Ephesians 1:14 “who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who…”

Ephesians 1:14

who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

who is a pledge of our inheritance, to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.

American Standard Version

which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, unto the praise of his glory.

Geneva Bible 1599

Which is the earnest of our inheritance, for the redemption of that libertie purchased vnto the prayse of his glory.

Darby Translation

who is [the] earnest of our inheritance to the redemption of the acquired possession to [the] praise of his glory.

Young's Literal Translation

which is an earnest of our inheritance, to the redemption of the acquired possession, to the praise of His glory.

Bible in Basic English

Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.

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Cross references

“the earnest”

2 Corinthians 1:22 2 Corinthians 5:5 Galatians 4:6 Romans 8:15–17 Romans 8:23

2 Corinthians 1:22 · BSB

placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

2 Corinthians 5:5 · BSB

And it is God who has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

Galatians 4:6 · BSB

And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Romans 8:15–17 · BSB

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:23 · BSB

Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

“the redemption”

Ephesians 4:30 1 Peter 2:9 Leviticus 25:24–34 Psalm 74:2 Psalm 78:54 Luke 21:28

Ephesians 4:30 · BSB

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

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Leviticus 25:24–34 · BSB

Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.

Psalm 74:2 · BSB

Remember Your congregation, which You purchased long ago and redeemed as the tribe of Your inheritance— Mount Zion, where You dwell.

Psalm 78:54 · BSB

He brought them to His holy land, to the mountain His right hand had acquired.

Luke 21:28 · BSB

When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

“into”

Ephesians 1:12 Ephesians 1:6

Ephesians 1:12 · BSB

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory.

Ephesians 1:6 · BSB

to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.

Also

Acts 20:32

Acts 20:32 · BSB

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

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