Ephesians 1:14 net — who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.

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"who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory."

— Ephesians 1:14, NET Bible

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Ephesians 1 — Context

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In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will

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so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.

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And when you heard the word of truth(the gospel of your salvation)– when you believed in Christ– you were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit,

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who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.

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Prayer for Wisdom and Revelation For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

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I do not cease to give thanks for you when I remember you in my prayers.

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I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,

Ephesians 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 1:14 say?
Ephesians 1:14 in the NET Bible reads: “who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to 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 (NET): “who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to 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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