Ephesians 2:4

“But God, who is rich in mercy, &c.] Mercy is a perfection of the divine nature, and is essential to God; and may be considered with respect to the objects of it, either as general, extending to all men in a providential way; or as special, reaching only to some in a way of grace; for though mercy is his nature, yet the display and exertion of it towards any object, is the act of his will; and special mercy, with all the blessings and benefits of it, is only exhibited in Christ Jesus: and God is said to be “rich” in it, because he is free and liberal in dispensing it, and the effects of it; and that to a large number of persons, in great abundance and variety, by various ways, and in divers…”

“God, who is rich--Greek "(as) being rich in mercy." for--that is, "because of His great love." This was the special ground of God's saving us; as "rich in mercy" (compare Eph 2:7; Eph 1:7; Rom 2:4; Rom 10:12) was the general ground. "Mercy takes away misery; love confers salvation" [BENGEL].”

“But God, who is rich in mercy - On the use of the word “rich” by Paul, see the notes at Ephesians 1:7. It is a beautiful expression. “God is ‘rich’ in mercy;” overflowing, abundant. Mercy is the riches or the wealth of God. People are often rich in gold, and silver, and diamonds, and they pride themselves in these possessions; but God is “rich in mercy.” In that he abounds and he is so rich in it that he is wilting to impart it to others; so rich that he can make all blessed. For his great love - That is, his great love was the reason why he had compassion upon us. It is not that we had any claim or deserved his favor; but it is, that God had for man original and eternal love, and that love…”

“Mercy removes misery: love confers salvation. Ephesians 2:5”

“2:4-10 By God’s mercy, kindness, and love, those who are joined to Jesus Christ are saved from the terrible consequences of their sin and enjoy the benefits of Christ’s resurrection.”

“who: Eph 2:7, Eph 1:7, Eph 3:8; Exo 33:19, Exo 34:6, Exo 34:7; Neh 9:17; Psa 51:1, Psa 86:5, Psa 86:15, Psa 103:8-11; Psa 145:8; Isa 55:6-8; Dan 9:9; Jon 4:2; Mic 7:18-20; Luk 1:78; Rom 2:4; Rom 5:20, Rom 5:21, Rom 9:23, Rom 10:12; Ti1 1:14; Pe1 1:3 his: Deu 7:7, Deu 7:8, Deu 9:5, Deu 9:6; Jer 31:3; Eze 16:6-8; Joh 3:14-17; Rom 5:8, Rom 9:15, Rom 9:16; Th2 2:13; Ti2 1:9; Tit 3:4-7; Jo1 4:10-19 Ephesians 2:5”