Charis denotes God-given help and favor, and in some clauses thanksgiving or a gracious gift shared with others.

The supplied verses most often place the noun in statements about what God or the Lord gives, supplies, or makes effective: it accompanies salvation, hope, endurance, service, growth, and standing. It also occurs in blessings addressed to readers, in the administration of giving for others, and in statements of thanks or credit.

1. God-given help and favor · dominant

   In 1 Corinthians 15:10, the noun occurs in the clause explaining Paul's identity and labor, with the APB rendering that God's grace was with him. In Acts 15:11 it is the means through which salvation is expected, while 2 Corinthians 12:9 presents it as sufficient amid weakness and 1 Peter 5:12 as that in which the readers stand.

   1 Corinthians 15:10Acts 15:112 Corinthians 12:91 Peter 5:122 Thessalonians 2:162 Peter 3:18
2. Blessing invoked for recipients · common

   The nominative singular form stands in opening or closing wishes for readers. In 1 Corinthians 1:3 the APB renders the greeting "Grace to you and peace," and in 1 Corinthians 16:23 it renders a wish that the Lord Jesus' grace be with the recipients.

   1 Corinthians 1:32 Corinthians 1:21 Thessalonians 1:11 Timothy 1:22 John 1:31 Corinthians 16:23
3. Giving and ministry for others · occasional

   In the collection-and-ministry context of 2 Corinthians 8:4, the accusative singular form occurs with fellowship in ministry to the saints; the APB renders the clause as an appeal for "the grace and the fellowship of the ministry." The same chapter speaks of administering this grace, completing it, and abounding in it, while 2 Corinthians 9:8 connects all grace with abundance for every good work.

   2 Corinthians 8:42 Corinthians 8:62 Corinthians 8:72 Corinthians 8:192 Corinthians 9:81 Peter 4:10
4. Thanksgiving or credit · occasional

   In several clauses the noun introduces thanks directed to God: 1 Corinthians 15:57 and 2 Corinthians 2:14 are rendered "thanks be to God," and 1 Timothy 1:12 is rendered "I give thanks" for being strengthened and placed in service. In 1 Peter 2:19 and 1 Peter 2:20, the nominative form marks the positive standing of enduring unjust suffering while doing good; the APB renders this as "this is grace from God."

   1 Corinthians 15:572 Corinthians 2:142 Corinthians 8:162 Corinthians 9:151 Timothy 1:121 Peter 2:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB commonly uses "grace" in statements about God, Christ, blessing, service, and giving. It also renders some clauses with "thanks," "give thanks," or "gift"; These render the clauses rather than establishing a separate English equivalent in every instance.