Ephesians 1:6
to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved One,
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 22:20Deliver my soul from the sword,my precious life from the power of the dog.
Proverbs 8:30then I was the craftsman by his side.I was a delight day by day,always rejoicing before him,
Isaiah 42:1"Behold, my servant, whom I uphold;my chosen, in whom my soul delights-I have put my Spirit on him.He will bring justice to the nations.
Isaiah 45:24Only in the Lord, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all those who were incensed against him shall be disappointed.
Isaiah 61:3to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to 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 the Lord, that he may be glorified.
Jeremiah 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name by which he shall be called: 'The Lord our righteousness.'
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15
Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According 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: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →