Ephesians 1:6

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

Cross-reference

In Ephesians 1:14, the same purpose phrase 'to the praise of his glory' reappears, linking the Spirit's seal.

In Ephesians 1:12, the phrase 'to the praise of his glory' echoes verse 6, showing believers' purpose.

In Ephesians 1:8, the same grace is described as lavished upon us with wisdom and insight.

In Ephesians 1:7, this grace is further defined as the basis for redemption and forgiveness through Christ's blood.

In Ephesians 3:21, glory is ascribed to God through Christ and the church — consistent with the praise of his glory.

2 Corinthians 4:15 directly ties grace extending to thanksgiving for God's glory, exactly the purpose stated in Ephesians 1:6.

Colossians 1:13 speaks of being transferred into the kingdom of God's beloved Son, echoing the same phrase and the blessing of being in Christ.

Romans 3:22-26 explains justification by grace through Christ's redemption, directly paralleling the freely given grace in the Beloved.

Romans 5:15-19 contrasts Adam's trespass with the free gift of grace through Christ, expanding on the grace given in the Beloved.

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, a consequence of the grace and acceptance in the Beloved.

Philippians 3:9 echoes being 'in Him' as the source of righteousness by faith, not works—same positional grace in the Beloved.

Matthew 17:5 identifies Jesus as God's beloved Son, the same title used here. It confirms the identity of the Beloved in whom we are blessed.

In Matthew 3:17, God declares Jesus His beloved Son—the very Beloved in whom we are blessed according to Eph 1:6.

2 Corinthians 5:21 explains Christ's sin-bearing so we become God's righteousness, grounding the acceptance in the Beloved.

Jeremiah 33:9 says God's people become a praise and glory to him because of his good deeds, directly paralleling being 'to the praise of his glory'.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as chosen to proclaim God's excellencies, echoing the purpose of praise in Ephesians 1:6.

In Isaiah 43:21, God forms a people to declare praise, directly paralleling the purpose 'to the praise of his grace'.

Isaiah 42:1 Typology

Isaiah 42:1 describes the Servant in whom God delights—directly prefiguring Christ, the Beloved, through whom we receive grace.

Philippians 1:11 uses 'to the glory and praise of God' for righteousness through Christ, mirroring the praise of his grace in Ephesians 1:6.

John 17:23 Parallel

In John 17:23, Jesus prays that believers experience the same love God has for Him — being accepted in the Beloved.

In 2 Corinthians 1:20, all God's promises are fulfilled in Christ, bringing glory to God — echoing the 'praise of his glory'.

Romans 15:7 Parallel

In Romans 15:7, the same theme of being accepted in Christ leads to mutual welcome, all for God's glory.

Romans 11:5 Parallel

In Romans 11:5, a remnant is chosen by grace — the same grace by which we are blessed in the Beloved.

In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Christ's gracious self-emptying enriches believers — directly parallel to being blessed in the Beloved.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

In Romans 5:20, grace abounds where sin increased — the same superabounding grace that blesses us in Christ.

Romans 3:24 Parallel

In Romans 3:24, we are justified by grace through redemption in Christ — the same grace that blesses us in the Beloved.

John 17:26 Parallel

In John 17:26, Jesus prays that God's love for Him be in believers — the love that flows from being in the Beloved.

Psalm 79:9 Parallel

In Psalm 79:9, 'help us for the glory of your name' directly parallels Ephesians' 'to the praise of his glorious grace' — same motive: God's glory.

Isaiah 49:3 Typology

Isaiah 49:3 presents a servant in whom God is glorified — this prefigures the Beloved in whom Ephesians 1:6 says we are blessed.

Isaiah 63:7 Parallel

Isaiah 63:7 recounts God's steadfast love and praises — directly parallel to 'praise of his glorious grace' and his blessings.

Ezekiel 20:14 shows God acting for his name's sake — same motive as 'praise of his glorious grace' in Ephesians.

Ezekiel 20:44 emphasizes God dealing for his name, not based on evil deeds — strong parallel to grace in Christ for God's glory.

Titus 2:11 Parallel

In Titus 2:11, the grace of God appears bringing salvation — parallel to the grace that blesses us in Christ.

Hosea 14:4 Parallel

In Hosea 14:4, God's promise to love Israel freely mirrors the free grace here — both emphasize unearned divine love.

In Matthew 12:18, Jesus is called 'my beloved' — the same title 'Beloved' used here for Christ, highlighting God's approval.

John 1:16 Parallel

In John 1:16, we receive 'grace upon grace' from Christ's fullness — directly echoing the grace given in the Beloved.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Christ is glorified in his saints — directly parallel to the praise of his glorious grace.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

In Acts 15:11, Peter says we are saved through the grace of Jesus — the same grace that blesses us in the Beloved.

Luke 1:28 Allusion

In Luke 1:28, Mary is called 'favored one' — the same Greek root (charis) as 'grace' here, but applied to her personally.

Romans 5:19 Parallel

In Romans 5:19, Christ's obedience makes many righteous — the righteous standing we have in the Beloved.

John 3:35 Parallel

John 3:35 reveals the Father's love for the Son and that all things are given into his hand, showing why being 'in the Beloved' is so significant.

Romans 5:8 Parallel

In Romans 5:8, God shows love in Christ's death for sinners — the love behind the grace that blesses us.

Isaiah 43:7 Parallel

Isaiah 43:7 says God created people for His glory — Ephesians 1:6 shows that same glory is now manifested through grace in Christ.

Psalm 115:1 Parallel

Psalm 115:1 gives glory to God's name for His love and faithfulness, parallel to praising His glorious grace in Ephesians.

1 Timothy 1:14-16 shows the same grace overflowing to a chief sinner, illustrating the free gift in the Beloved.

1 Peter 2:5 Parallel

In 1 Peter 2:5, spiritual sacrifices are acceptable through Christ—parallel to being blessed in the Beloved.

1 Peter 4:11 calls for glorifying God through Christ in service, related to the praise of his grace in Ephesians 1:6.

Exodus 33:19 declares God's sovereign grace and mercy, the foundation of the 'glorious grace' by which he blessed us in the Beloved.

Romans 9:23 Parallel

Romans 9:23 reveals God's purpose to display the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, aligning with being blessed for praise of his glorious grace.

Romans 1:5 Related theme

In Romans 1:5, we receive grace and apostleship through Christ — grace that not only blesses but commissions.

John 10:17 Parallel

John 10:17 explains that the Father loves the Son because he lays down his life, linking the Beloved's sacrificial work to our blessing.

Luke 24:47 Related theme

In Luke 24:47, repentance and forgiveness of sins are proclaimed in Christ's name — the grace available through the Beloved.

Daniel 9:19 Parallel

Daniel 9:19 pleads for God to act for his own sake — echoing the 'praise of his glory' theme.

Jeremiah 14:7 pleads for God to act for his name's sake despite sin — parallel motive of God's glory for grace.

In 1 Samuel 12:22, God's delight in making Israel his people and acting for his name's sake parallels the praise of his grace and choice in the Beloved here.

Daniel 9:9 Related theme

Daniel 9:9 ascribes mercy and forgiveness to God — parallel to the grace that brings praise in Ephesians.