Ephesians 1:14

14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

Ephesians 1:14 in Other Translations

KJV
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
ESV
14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,to the praise of his glory.
NLT
14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.
MSG
14 This signet from God is the first installment on what's coming, a reminder that we'll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life.
CSB
14 He is the down payment of our inheritance, for the redemption of the possession, to the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 1:14 In-Context

12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,
16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Acts 20:32; S 2 Corinthians 5:5
  • 2. ver 7; S Romans 3:24
  • 3. ver 6,12
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