Ephesians 1:6 kjv — To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

King James Version

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

— Ephesians 1:6, King James Version

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

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According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

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Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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

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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

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Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

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Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

Ephesians 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:6 say?
Ephesians 1:6 in the King James Version reads: “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
Where is Ephesians 1:6 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 1:6.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:6 in?
Ephesians 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 1:6?
Ephesians 1:6 reads (KJV): “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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