Ephesians 1:14

which is an earnest of our inheritance until the redemption[1:14] of the purchased possession, to the praise of his glory.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 ye also, after having heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, in whom [I say] having also believed[1:13], ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise;

15For this cause I also, having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints,

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord[20:28], which he purchased with his own blood.

Romans 8:15For ye did not receive the spirit of bondage, again to fear; but ye received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

2 Corinthians 1:22he who also sealed us, and gave the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6And because ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our 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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