Bach wrote the cantata in 1723 for the 19th Sunday after Trinity as part of his first annual cycle.

Bach wrote the cantata in his first year in Leipzig for Septuagesimae.

Bach wrote the cantata in Leipzig for Estomihi.

Bach wrote the cantata in 1715 for the 16th Sunday after Trinity.

Bach wrote the cantata in Leipzig for the 15th Sunday after Trinity.

Bach wrote the cantata in his second year in Leipzig, when he composed an annual cycle of chorale cantatas.

Bach wrote the cantata for Oculi, the third Sunday in Lent.

Bach wrote the cantata in Leipzig for Reformation Day.

Bach wrote the cantata for a wedding; scholars suggest different possible events.

Bach wrote the cantata in 1726 for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity as part of his third annual cycle.