Ephesians 1:14

who is the earnest of our salvation, unto the redemption of the possession, unto the praise of his glory.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

15Therefore I also, having heard of the faith among you in the Lord Jesus, and your love which is toward all the saints,

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.

Romans 8:15For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but you received the Spirit of adoption, in which we cry; Father, Father.

2 Corinthians 1:22Who also having sealed us, and given us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6But because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of his own Son into our hearts, crying, Father, 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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