American Standard Version
Ephesians 1:6
6to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:
Ephesians 1:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
- New International Version (NIV)to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
- English Standard Version (ESV)to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.
- New King James Version (NKJV)to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Context of Ephesians 1:6
4even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love: 5having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved: 7in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8which he made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,
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εἰς ἔπαινον δόξης τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ, ἧς ἐχαρίτωσεν ἡμᾶς ἐν τῷ ἠγαπημένῳ,Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Ephesians 1:6
- Ephesians 1:7in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
- Ephesians 2:7that in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus:
- Ephesians 3:10to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,
- Proverbs 16:4Jehovah hath made everything for its own end; Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- Isaiah 43:21the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.
- Isaiah 61:3to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.
- Jeremiah 33:9And this city shall be to me for a name of joy, for a praise and for a glory, before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them, and shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I procure unto it.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
- Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory,
- 2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound unto the glory of God.
- Philippians 1:11being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
- Philippians 4:19And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:8rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus:
- 1 Timothy 1:14and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Peter 2:9But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- 1 Peter 4:11if any man speaketh, speaking as it were oracles of God; if any man ministereth, ministering as of the strength which God supplieth: that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, whose is the glory and the dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Commentaries on Ephesians 1:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6To the praise of the glory of his grace - ̔· The glory of his grace, for , his glorious or illustrious grace, according to the Hebrew idiom. But the grace or mercy of God is peculiarly illustrated and glorified in the plan of redemption by Christ Jesus. By the giving of the Law, God's justice and holiness were rendered most glorious; by the giving of the Gospel, his grace and mercy are made equally conspicuous. Wherein he hath made us accepted in the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6To the praise of the glory of his grace - This is a Hebraism, and means the same as “to his glorious grace.” The object was to excite thanksgiving for his glorious grace manifested in electing love. The real tendency of the doctrine in minds that are properly affected, is not to excite opposition to God, or to lead to the charge of partiality, tyranny, or severity; it is to excite thankfulness and praise. In accordance with this, Paul introduced the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-8Verses 3-8 Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with which we cannot be miserable, and without which we cannot but be so. This was from the choice of them in Christ, before the foundation of the world, that they should be made holy by separation from sin, being set apart to God, and sanctified by the Holy Spirit, in consequence of their election in Christ. All who are chosen to happiness as the end, are chosen to holiness as the means…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6Believers praise God, who has blessed them greatly with his forgiving grace. his dear Son: This literally means the beloved, a title for Jesus as the Messiah; see Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Colossians 1:13.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. (Ep 1:7, 17, 18). The end aimed at (Psa 50:23), that is, that the glory of His grace may be praised by all His creatures, men and angels. wherein--Some of the oldest manuscripts read, "which." Then translate, "which He graciously bestowed on us." But English Version is supported by good manuscripts and the oldest versions. us accepted--a kindred Greek word to "grace": charitos, echaritosen: translate, "graciously accepted"; "made us subjects of His…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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