1 Corinthians
“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
1 Corinthians 15:10
1 Corinthians 15:10 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and identity in Christ — words set in 1 Corinthians, Paul's letter to a struggling church. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”
John 1:16“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
1 John 4:10“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
2 Timothy 1:9“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
Isaiah 55:1“He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.”
Psalms 103:10
Common questions
What does 1 Corinthians 15:10 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Corinthians 15:10 reads: "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." The verse speaks to God's grace, grace not works, and identity in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Corinthians 15 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Corinthians 15:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." is 1 Corinthians 15:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Corinthians chapter 15.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Corinthians 15:10?
Verses that sit beside 1 Corinthians 15:10 include John 1:16, 1 John 4:10, and Titus 2:11. Reading them alongside 1 Corinthians 15:10 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with 1 Corinthians 15:10?
Read 1 Corinthians 15:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.