To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Parallel translations
- WEB to the praise of the glory of his grace, by which he freely gave us favor in the Beloved,
- BSB to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
- NKJV to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
- NASB to the praise of the glory of His grace, with which He favored us in the Beloved.
- NLT So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.
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Quick answer
All of this is to the praise of God's glorious grace, freely given to us in his beloved Son. The aim of salvation is the glory of God's grace.
Overview
Paul names the ultimate purpose of election and adoption: the praise of the glory of God's grace. 'The Beloved' is a title for Christ, echoing the Father's words at Jesus' baptism. Believers are accepted not on their own standing but as they are united to the beloved Son, so that all worship redounds to the freely-giving God.
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- Rom 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:
- Col 1:13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
- Eph 1:12That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
- Phil 4:19But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- Matt 3:17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
- Eph 1:7–8In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
- 1 Pet 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:
- Eph 1:14Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
- Phil 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
- Eph 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,
- 1 Pet 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.
- Eph 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,
- Isa 43:21This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise.
- 2 Cor 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.
- Isa 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.
- Rom 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.
- 1 Pet 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
- 1 Tim 1:14–16And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
- Prov 8:30–31Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;
- Rom 8:1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
- Rom 9:23–24And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
- 2 Cor 4:15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
- Jer 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
- John 10:17Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
- Isa 45:24–25Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
- Matt 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- 2 Th 1:8–10In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
- Jer 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.
- Isa 61:11For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.
- John 3:35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.
- Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- Eph 2:7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
- Isa 49:1–3Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.
- Ps 60:5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.
- Prov 16:4The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.
- Phil 3:9And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
- Ps 22:20Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
- Isa 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 the LORD, that he might be glorified.
- Zech 13:7Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.
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