KJV King James Version
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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Ephesians 1:13
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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BSB Berean Standard Bible
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,
WEB World English Bible
in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the Good News of your salvation—in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
ASV American Standard Version
in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation,—in whom, having also believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
in whom ye also, having heard the word of the truth—the good news of your salvation—in whom also having believed, ye were sealed with the Holy Spirit of the promise,
Surrounding context — Ephesians 1
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him:
11 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:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 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,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongᾧG3739 · hos, hēwhichκαὶG2532 · kaiandὑμεῖςG4771 · suyouἀκούσαντεςG191 · akouōto hearτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoλόγονG3056 · logoswordτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoἀληθείας,G225 · alētheiatruthτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoεὐαγγέλιονG2098 · euangeliongospelτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoσωτηρίαςG4991 · sōtēriasalvationὑμῶν,G4771 · suyouἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongᾧG3739 · hos, hēwhichκαὶG2532 · kaiandπιστεύσαντεςG4100 · pisteuōto trust (in)ἐσφραγίσθητεG4972 · sphragizōto sealτῷG3588 · hothe/this/whoπνεύματιG4151 · pneumaspirit/breath: spiritτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoἐπαγγελίαςG1860 · epangeliapromiseτῷG3588 · hothe/this/whoἁγίῳG40 · hagiosholy
Cross-references
2 Corinthians 1:22Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.1 Thessalonians 2:13For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received [it] not [as] the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.Galatians 3:14That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.Romans 4:11And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which [he had yet] being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.Titus 2:11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,Acts 2:33Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.Joel 2:28And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:Colossians 1:4-6Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love [which ye have] to all the saints,Colossians 1:21-23And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in [your] mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciledJohn 14:16-17And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;John 1:17For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.1 Peter 2:10Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.John 14:26But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.Luke 24:49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.Romans 10:14-17How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
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