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How many times is grace mentioned in the Bible?

The word grace appears 170 times in the King James Version, in 159 verses. It is found in 36 of the 66 books. The World English Bible uses grace 140 times.

170
Exact word (KJV)
in 159 verses
170
Every form (KJV)
in 159 verses
140
Every form (WEB)
in 130 verses
36 of 66
Books
39 OT uses, 131 NT uses

Grace in the King James Version and the World English Bible

Each form of grace counted in each translation.

FormKJVWEB
grace170140
Total170140

Which books mention grace most

Grace appears in 36 books of the 66 in the King James Version. Romans has the most (24), then 2 Corinthians (13) and Ephesians (12).

Also in: Titus (4), 1 Samuel (3), Zechariah (3), Philippians (3), 1 Timothy (3), James (3), Ruth (2), 2 Samuel (2), Psalms (2), 1 Thessalonians (2), Philemon (2), 2 Peter (2), Revelation (2), Numbers (1), Judges (1), Ezra (1), Esther (1), Jeremiah (1), Luke (1), 2 John (1), Jude (1).

First and last mention of grace

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Genesis 6:8 (KJV)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

Revelation 22:21 (KJV)

The verse that uses it most is Romans 11:6, 4 times:

And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Romans 11:6 (KJV)

Where the two translations differ

30 verses match in the KJV but not in the World English Bible, and 1 verse matches only in the World English Bible, usually because the other translation chose a different word there.

Genesis 6:8: counted in the KJV only

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.

Genesis 6:8 (KJV)

But Noah found favor in Yahweh’s eyes.

Genesis 6:8 (WEB)

Genesis 19:19: counted in the KJV only

Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:

Genesis 19:19 (KJV)

See now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified your loving kindness, which you have shown to me in saving my life. I can’t escape to the mountain, lest evil overtake me, and I die.

Genesis 19:19 (WEB)

2 Corinthians 8:4: counted in the World English Bible only

Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:4 (KJV)

begging us with much entreaty to receive this grace and the fellowship in the service to the saints.

2 Corinthians 8:4 (WEB)

Verses with grace on our topic pages

47 verses that use grace in the World English Bible are in our topic collections.

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8 (WEB)

On: Blessings, Provision, Grace, Work

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

Titus 2:11 (WEB)

On: Grace, Lust, Self Control, Addiction

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (WEB)

On: Strength, Depression, Grace, Hard Times

even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),

Ephesians 2:5 (WEB)

On: Love, Grace, Mercy, God's Love

in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,

Ephesians 1:7 (WEB)

On: Forgiveness, Blessings, Grace

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,

Ephesians 2:8 (WEB)

On: Faith, Salvation, Grace

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

2 Timothy 1:9 (WEB)

On: Salvation, Grace, Purpose

Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:16 (WEB)

On: Prayer, Grace, Mercy

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:6 (WEB)

On: Humility, Grace, Pride

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10 (WEB)

On: Grace, Friendship, Serving Others

From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.

John 1:16 (WEB)

On: Blessings, Grace

With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

Acts 4:33 (WEB)

On: Grace, Easter

Common questions

How many times is grace in the Old Testament and the New Testament?

In the King James Version, counting every form, 39 of the 170 uses are in the Old Testament and 131 in the New Testament. Grace appears in 36 books of the 66 in the King James Version. Romans has the most (24), then 2 Corinthians (13) and Ephesians (12).

Where is grace first mentioned in the Bible?

The first use in the King James Version is Genesis 6:8: "But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." The last is Revelation 22:21.

Read the full collection: Bible Verses About Grace (30 Verses).

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Counted by Bible Says About from the full public-domain text of the King James Version (1769 edition) and the World English Bible. Verse text only: headings and psalm titles are left out. A word is a run of letters: a hyphenated name like Beer-sheba counts as two, and an apostrophe stays inside its word (LORD'S is one). Matching ignores capital letters. Data compiled 2026-10-02.