KJV King James Version
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
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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BSB Berean Standard Bible
to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
WEB World English Bible
to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely bestowed favor on us in the Beloved,
ASV American Standard Version
to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
to the praise of the glory of His grace, in which He did make us accepted in the beloved,
Surrounding context — Ephesians 1
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 accepted in the beloved.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
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Romans 3:22-26Even the righteousness of God [which is] by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:Colossians 1:13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son:Ephesians 1:12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.Philippians 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.Matthew 3:17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Ephesians 1:7-8In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;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:Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.Ephesians 1:14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.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.Ephesians 3:10-11To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,Ephesians 1:18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,Isaiah 43:21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.2 Corinthians 5:21For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.Romans 5:15-19But not as the offence, so also [is] the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, [which is] by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.Isaiah 42:1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, [in whom] my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.Romans 8:1[There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.Proverbs 8:30-31Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him;
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