Ephesians 1:14

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Summary

Ephesians 1:14

Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

The earnest

The redemption

Bible References

The earnest

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father."

who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a down payment.

Now the one who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the Spirit as a down payment.

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, who calls "Abba! Father!"

The redemption

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

In all your landed property you must provide for the right of redemption of the land.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

He brought them to the border of his holy land, to this mountainous land which his right hand acquired.

Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, will come to you soon. He will say to you, "Buy my field at Anathoth because you are entitled as my closest relative to buy it."'

But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.

Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.