Bible Strands
1 Timothy 1:14
And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy, recalling his past as a blasphemer and persecutor who acted in ignorance. He marks this moment as the turning point where divine grace intervened to transform his life.
The words — ὑπερεπλεόνασεν (huperepleonasen) literally means "surpassingly increased" or "overflowed." It describes grace not merely given but abundantly poured out upon him.
The thread — The text links grace with faith and love located in Christ Jesus, echoing the pattern in 2 Timothy 1:13 and the forgiveness described in Ephesians 1:7. Paul later mirrors this dynamic in 1 Corinthians 15:10, noting how grace shaped his labor.
Why it lands — The text states that grace preceded and enabled Paul's faith and love, rather than his own merit producing them. It requires the reader to acknowledge that transformation begins with divine initiative, not human effort.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Cross-references
- 2 Timothy 1:13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
- 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
- Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
- Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- 1 John 4:10 And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
- Exodus 34:6 Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
- 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.