Ephesians 1:6

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

4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

Ephesians 1:6 word by word

εἰς ἔπαινον δόξης τῆς χάριτος αὐτοῦ, ἧς ἐχαρίτωσεν ἡμᾶς ἐν τῷ ἠγαπημένῳ,Read the interlinear

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the praiseἔπαινοςepainos · praiseG1868
• of the gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• of hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• ·ἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whereinὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• he hath madeχαριτόωcharitoō · to favorG5487
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• the belovedἀγαπάωagapaō · to loveG25

Cross-references for Ephesians 1:6

• Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
• Ephesians 2:7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
• Ephesians 3:10To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the Assembly the manifold wisdom of God,
• Proverbs 16:4Yhwh hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
• Isaiah 43:21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
• Isaiah 61:3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yhwh, that he might be glorified.
• Jeremiah 33:9And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.
• Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
• Romans 9:23And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
• 2 Corinthians 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
• Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
• Philippians 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:8In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
• 1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• 1 Peter 4:11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and 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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Commentaries on Ephesians 1

• 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