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Ephesians 1:6

Ephesians 1:6
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

To the praise of the glory of his grace,.... The grace of God manifestly appears in the predestination of men to adoption; in that God had no need of sons, he having a dear and well beloved one; in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

To 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.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

To the praise of the glory of his grace - Δοξης της χαριτος αὑτου· The glory of his grace, for χαρις ενδοξος, his glorious or illustrious grace, according to the Hebrew idiom. But the grace or mercy…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:3-14

He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

To the praise, &c. I. e., that the graceof Redemption might be adored and praisedin respect of that gloryof God which is the harmony of His attributes, His Character. See Rom 3:23 and note in this…