Acts 15:11

Authorized King James Version

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἀλλὰ
But
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
#2
διὰ
that through
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
#3
τῆς
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
χάριτος
the grace
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#5
κυρίου
of the Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#6
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#7
Χριστοῦ
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#8
πιστεύομεν
we believe
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e., credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to ch
#9
σωθῆναι
we shall be saved
to save, i.e., deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
#10
καθ'
even
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
#11
ὃν
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#12
τρόπον
as
a turn, i.e., (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character
#13
κἀκεῖνοι
they
likewise that (or those)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Acts, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of grace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about grace, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Acts.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood grace. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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