Ephesians 1:6

“To the praise of the glory of his grace, &c.] 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 whom he is well pleased; and in that those he adopts are so unworthy of the relation; and in that men, and not angels, should be taken by him into his family; and that some, and not others of the same race; and that this should be before the world was; and in providing Christ as a Redeemer, to open the way for the reception of this grace and happiness; and in appointing the grace of faith to be the receiver of it: and the glory of the grace of God appears herein; the glory of God is the supreme…”

“(Eph 1:7, Eph 1:17-18). 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" (Rom 3:24; Rom 5:15). in the beloved--pre-eminently so called (Mat 3:17; Mat 17:5; Joh 3:35; Col 1:13). Greek, "Son of His love." It is only "IN HIS BELOVED" that He loves us (Eph 1:3; Jo1…”

“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. The real tendency of the doctrine in minds that are properly affected, is not to excite opposition to God, or to lead to the charge of partiality, tyranny, or severity; it is to excite thankfulness and praise. In accordance with this, Paul introduced the statement Ephesians 1:3 by saying that God was to be regarded as “blessed” for forming and executing this plan. The meaning is, that the doctrine of predestination and election lays the foundation of adoring gratitude and praise. This will appear…”

“To the praise of the glory of his grace - His glorious, free love without any desert on our part. Ephesians 1:7”

“1:6 Believers praise God, who has richly blessed them with his forgiving grace. • his dear Son: Literally the beloved, a Messianic title for Jesus; see Matt 3:17; 17:5; Col 1:13.”

“praise: Eph 1:7, Eph 1:8, Eph 1:12, Eph 1:14, Eph 1:18, Eph 2:7, Eph 3:10, Eph 3:11; Pro 16:4; Isa 43:21, Isa 61:3, Isa 61:11; Jer 33:9; Luk 2:14; Rom 9:23, Rom 9:24; Co2 4:15; Phi 1:11, Phi 4:19; Th2 1:8-10; Ti1 1:14-16; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 4:11 he: Isa 45:24, Isa 45:25; Jer 23:6; Rom 3:22-26, Rom 5:15-19, Rom 8:1; Co2 5:21; Phi 3:9; Pe1 2:5 in: Psa 22:20, Psa 60:5; Pro 8:30, Pro 8:31; Isa 42:1, Isa 49:1-3; Zac 13:7; Mat 3:17, Mat 17:5; Joh 3:35, Joh 10:17; Col 1:13 Ephesians 1:7”