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Ephesians 1:7

Ephesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

In whom we have redemption through his blood,.... Redemption supposes captivity and slavery, and is a deliverance out of it; God's elect by nature are in bondage to sin, Satan, and the law; through…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

In whom we have redemption - On the meaning of the word here rendered “redemption” - (ἀπολύτρωσις apolutrōsis) - see the notes at Rom 3:24. The word here, as there, denotes that deliverance from…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In whom we have redemption - God has glorified his grace by giving us redemption by the blood of his Son, and this redemption consists in forgiving and delivering us from our sins; so then Christ's…

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

Ephesians 1:3-14

Ascription of Praise, in view of the Election and Redemption of the Saints

3. Blessedbe the God, &c. The same Benediction occurs (verbatim in the Greek, nearly so in A. V.), 2Co 1:3; 1Pe 1:3. Observe…