Eph 1:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. ( , 17, 18). The end aimed at ( ), that is, that the glory of His grace may be praised by all His creatures, men and angels. wherein-- Some of the oldest manuscripts read, "which." Then translate, "which He graciously bestowed on us." But English Version is supported by good manuscripts and the oldest versions. us accepted-- a kindred Greek word to "grace": charitos, echaritosen: translate, "graciously accepted"; "made us subjects of His grace"; "embraced us in the arms of His grace" ( ; ). in the beloved-- pre-eminently so called ( ; ; ; ). Greek, "Son of His love." It is only "IN His Beloved" that He loves us ( ; , ).

‏ Ephesians 1:6

6. (Ep 1:7, 17, 18). The end aimed at (Psa 50:23), that is, that the glory of His grace may be praised by all His creatures, men and angels.

wherein--Some of the oldest manuscripts read, "which." Then translate, "which He graciously bestowed on us." But English Version is supported by good manuscripts and the oldest versions.

us accepted--a kindred Greek word to "grace": charitos, echaritosen: translate, "graciously accepted"; "made us subjects of His grace"; "embraced us in the arms of His grace" (Ro 3:24; 5:15).

in the beloved--pre-eminently so called (Mt 3:17; 17:5; Joh 3:35; Col 1:13). Greek, "Son of His love." It is only "IN His Beloved" that He loves us (Ep 1:3; 1Jo 4:9, 10).