Parallel Verses King James Version In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Darby Bible Translation in whom ye also have trusted, having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, World English Bible in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation--in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, Young's Literal Translation in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth -- the good news of your salvation -- in whom also having believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise, Ephesians 1:13 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{16} In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the {q} word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were {r} sealed with that holy {s} Spirit of promise, (16) Now he makes the Ephesians (or rather all the Gentiles) equal to the Jews, because even though they came last, being called by the same Gospel, they embraced faith, and were sealed up with the same Spirit, who is the pledge of election, until the inheritance itself is seen. And this is so that in them also the glory of God might shine forth and be manifested. (q) That word which is truth indeed, because it comes from God. (r) This is a metaphor taken of a seal, which being put on anything, distinguishes between those things which are authentic, and those things which are not. (s) With the Spirit, who does not bring the Law, but the promise of free adoption. [4] sealed The Holy Spirit is Himself the seal. In the symbolism of Scripture a seal signifies: (1) A finished transaction Jer 32:9,10 Jn 17:4 19:30. (2) Ownership Jer 32:11,12 2Tim 2:19 (3) Security Est 8:8 Dan 6:17 Eph 4:30 Ephesians 1:13 Parallel Commentaries Library The Earnest and the Inheritance'The earnest of our inheritance, until the redemption of the purchased possession.'--Eph. i. 14. I have dealt with a portion of this verse in conjunction with the fragment of another in this chapter. I tried to show you how much the idea of the mutual possession of God by the believing soul, and of the believing soul by God, was present to the Apostle's thoughts in this context. These two ideas are brought into close juxtaposition in the verse before us, for, as you will see if you use the Revised … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John The Hope of the Calling God's Inheritance in the Saints 'According To' --I. Twenty-Fifth Day. Holy and Blameless. A Sight of the Crowned Christ Redemption through Blood, the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins Blessing for Blessing The Treasure of Grace Wisdom and Revelation. Cross References John 3:33 He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true. Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Galatians 3:14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Ephesians 4:21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Colossians 1:5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Jump to Previous Believed Christ Faith Gentiles Glad Good Gospel Heard Holy Included Listening Marked Message News Promise Promised Salvation Sealed Sign Spirit True. Trusted Truth WordJump to Next Believed Christ Faith Gentiles Glad Good Gospel Heard Holy Included Listening Marked Message News Promise Promised Salvation Sealed Sign Spirit True. Trusted Truth WordLinks Ephesians 1:13 NIVEphesians 1:13 NLT Ephesians 1:13 ESV Ephesians 1:13 NASB Ephesians 1:13 KJV Ephesians 1:13 Bible Apps Ephesians 1:13 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 1:13 Chinese Bible Ephesians 1:13 French Bible Ephesians 1:13 German Bible Ephesians 1:13 Commentaries Bible Hub |