Ephesians 1:14

who is the earnest of our inheritance, until the redemption of them that are alive, and for the praise of his glory.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 have heard the word of truth, which is the gospel of your life, and have believed in him; and have been sealed with the Holy Spirit, who was promised,

15Therefore, lo I also, since I heard of your faith in our Lord Jesus the Messiah, and of your love towards all the saints,

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath established you bishops; that ye feed the church of God, which he hath acquired by his blood.

Romans 8:15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage, again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Father, our Father.

2 Corinthians 1:22and hath sealed us, and hath given the earnest of his Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6And, because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, who crieth, Father, our 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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