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Ephesians 1:13

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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In whom ye also trusted,.... The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who participated of the same grace and privileges with the believing Jews; the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In whom ye also trusted - This stands in contrast with those who had “first” embraced the gospel. Heard the word of truth - The gospel; called the “word” or message of truth, the word of God, etc. See…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In whom ye also trusted - Ye Gentiles, having heard from us the word, τον λογον, the doctrine, of the truth, which is the Gospel, or glad tidings, of your salvation, have believed, as we Jews have…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Ephesians 1:3-14

He begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

In whom ye alsotrusted] Here then (see last note) the thought moves from the general case of Christians to the particular case of the Ephesian Christians; "we" includes "you." The verb "trusted" is…