1 Timothy 1:14

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Cross-references

Isaiah 55:7 Parallel

Isaiah 55:7 promises God will abundantly pardon — the same abundant grace Paul says overflowed in Christ.

2 Timothy 1:13 repeats the phrase 'faith and love which is in Christ Jesus' — a direct parallel to Paul's description of grace's fruit.

Ephesians 1:8 says grace abounded toward us in wisdom — matching the overflowing grace in 1 Timothy 1:14.

Ephesians 1:7 ties grace to redemption and forgiveness — the same rich grace Paul describes as superabundant.

2 Corinthians 8:9 explains that Christ's grace meant becoming poor for us — the same grace that overflowed for Paul, revealing its sacrificial nature.

1 Corinthians 15:10 expands on grace that empowers labor — the same abundant grace Paul credits for his transformation.

Romans 5:15-20 shows grace superabounding where sin increased — the same abundant grace Paul experienced.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

Acts 15:11 emphasizes salvation through the grace of the Lord Jesus — the same grace that overflowed for Paul, grounding his experience in the early church's core message.

Exodus 34:6 Allusion

Exodus 34:6 reveals God as 'abounding in steadfast love' — the OT foundation for the overflowing grace Paul experienced in Christ.

Luke 7:47-50 shows that much forgiveness produces much love — parallel to abundant grace producing faith and love in Paul.

Romans 5:17 Parallel

In Romans 5:17, Paul connects the same 'abundance of grace' to Christ's reign — the source of the grace he personally experienced.

1 Corinthians 1:4 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 1:4, Paul thanks God for grace given to the Corinthians through Christ, the same grace he describes as abundant in his own life.

1 Corinthians 15:9 Historical context

In 1 Corinthians 15:9, Paul calls himself least because of his persecution — the very background that makes the abundant grace in 1 Timothy 1:14 so remarkable.

John 1:14 Parallel

John 1:14 says the Word became flesh, full of grace and truth—directly identifying the source of the grace in Christ here.

In 2 Corinthians 9:14, 'exceeding grace' in the believers mirrors the 'exceeding abundant grace' Paul personally received in 1 Timothy 1:14.

2 Corinthians 12:9 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 12:9, God's grace is sufficient for Paul in weakness — the same grace that was 'exceeding abundant' in 1 Timothy 1:14.

Ephesians 6:23 pairs 'love with faith' just as this verse does, highlighting the same combination in Christ.

Ephesians 3:20 uses the same 'exceeding abundantly' language about God's power, mirroring the superabundant grace here.

Ephesians 2:4 also emphasizes God's rich mercy and great love, reinforcing the abundant grace described here.

Acts 9:6 Historical context

In Acts 9:6, Paul's trembling submission to Christ marks the beginning of the abundant grace he later describes in 1 Timothy 1:14.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

In 1 John 4:10, God's initiating love is the source of the grace and love given in Christ here.

Ephesians 3:7 connects the same grace as a gift empowering Paul's ministry, showing another aspect of this superabundant grace.

In Matthew 20:9, the landowner's generosity to late workers illustrates unearned grace, similar to Paul's abundant grace here.

Ephesians 1:6 Related theme

In Ephesians 1:6, Paul speaks of the glory of God's grace that makes us accepted — the same grace that was abundantly poured out on him in 1 Timothy 1:14.

John 6:65 Related theme

John 6:65 teaches that coming to Christ is granted by the Father, highlighting divine initiative—similar to the grace and faith given here.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

Titus 2:11 speaks of the grace of God appearing for salvation, complementing the abundant grace theme here.

1 Peter 1:3 Parallel

1 Peter 1:3 speaks of God's abundant mercy giving new birth — similar to the abundant grace that brings faith and love.

Romans 12:3 Related theme

In Romans 12:3, Paul uses 'grace given' to discuss the measure of faith, echoing the faith that accompanies abundant grace in 1 Timothy 1:14.

Galatians 1:6 Related theme

In Galatians 1:6, Paul warns against deserting the grace of Christ they were called to — the same grace he experienced abundantly in 1 Timothy 1:14.