Bach composed the cantata in Leipzig and first performed it on 18 May 1724.

Bach composed the cantata for Easter Sunday early in his career; its style implies a date between 1707 and 1713.

Bach composed the cantata at a decisive turning point in his career.

Bach composed the cantata for the first Sunday after Trinity.

Bach composed the cantata in Weimar and first performed it on 21 April 1715.

Bach composed the cantata for Easter Sunday in 1715.

Bach composed the cantata in Leipzig and first performed it on 22 April 1725.

Bach composed the cantata during his second year in Leipzig for Trinity.

Bach composed the cantata in Leipzig and first performed it on 21 May 1725.

He composed the cantata for the Sunday after Christmas.