Ephesians 1:14 kjva — Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Ephesians 1:14, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

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That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.

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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,

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

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Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

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Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

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That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Ephesians 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:14 say?
Ephesians 1:14 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”
Where is Ephesians 1:14 in the Bible?
Ephesians 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 1:14.
What translation should I read Ephesians 1:14 in?
Ephesians 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 1:14?
Ephesians 1:14 reads (KJVA): “Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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