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that we should be to [the] praise of his glory who have pre-trusted in the Christ:
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in whom *ye* also [have trusted], having heard the word of the truth, the glad tidings of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,
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who is [the] earnest of our inheritance to the redemption of the acquired possession to [the] praise of his glory.
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Wherefore *I* also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which [is] in you, and the love which [ye have] towards all the saints,
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do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention [of you] at my prayers,
Footnotes 1
[a].
Or 'up to,' eis. It is more than 'till,' because it has the inheritance in view. Compare Gal. 3.24. It may be translated 'for the redemption,' connecting it with 'sealed,' instead of with 'earnest;' thus, 'Ye have been sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, (who is the earnest of our inheritance,) for,' &c.