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in whom you also, having heard the word of the truth, the gospel of your salvation, -- in whom, having also believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
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Salvation's Clear Path
Multiple commentators emphasize a clear sequence in this verse: salvation begins with hearing the gospel, which is called the 'word of truth.' This hearing leads to personal belief or trust in Christ. Only after believing are you 'sealed' with the Holy Spirit. As Charles Spurgeon notes, God doesn't seal a blank page; faith must be present first. This sealing is the confirmation of a faith that already exists.
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Ephesians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whom ye also trusted. This stands in contrast with those who had first embraced the gospel.
Heard the word of truth. Th…
Ye also (κα υμεις). Ye Gentiles (now Christians), in contrast to ημας (we) in 12.In whom (εν ω). Repeated third t…
19th Century
Anglican
In whom you also trusted . . . in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed.—The insertion of the word “trusted”…
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Baptist
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. In whom you also trusted, after that you heard the word of truth, th…
“You also,” in contrast to “we,” clearly identifies the Gentile Christians in Ephesus (cf. 2:19). They are only addressed in this specific manner i…
16th Century
Protestant
In whom you also. He associates the Ephesians with himself and with the rest of those who were the first fruits, for he says that they, in…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whom you also trusted The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who …
Blessings were made known to believers, by the Lord showing them the mystery of his sovereign will, and the method of redemption and salvation. But…
