Ephesians 1:14

which is the earnest of our inheritance, given for the redemption of his possession to the praise of his glory.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

In Context

13in whom you also hoped after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom, after you also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,

15For this reason I also, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and your love to all the saints,

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 8:15For you have not again received the spirit of bondage, that you may fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.

2 Corinthians 1:22who has also set his seal upon us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 1:4-15

Praise for Spiritual Blessings. ( a. d. 61.) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 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: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us… Read the whole commentary →

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