Ephesians 1:13

In Whom, &c . The Ellipsis ( App-6 ) should be supplied from the subject of Ephesians 1:11 . In (Greek. en) Whom ye were made an inheritance also; or, allotted as God's own inheritance.

after, &c . = having heard. See Ephesians 1:5 .

word of truth . The Word always the instrument of the new begetting. Compare John 17:17 . Jam 1:18 . 1 Peter 1:23 .

word . App-121 .

truth = the truth.

gospel . App-140 .

salvation . Only occurance of the word in Eph.

in Whom, &c . = in (Greek. en) Whom ye also on believing were sealed.

believed . App-150 .

sealed . Compare Ephesians 4:30 . Matthew 27:66 . John 3:33 . 2 Corinthians 1:22 .Revelation 7:3 ; &c. A seal affixed implies possession, or security, as well as being a distinctive mark.

with . No preposition. Dative case.

that = the (Emph.)

holy Spirit . Although both articles occur (see App-101 .), yet it is clear from the "earnest, a pledge " (Ephesians 1:14 ) that it is the gift, not the Giver.

promise = the promise. See John 16:13 , and compare Acts 1:4 , which latter refers to the beginning of the fulfillment of the promise in John 16:13 .