13 In [a]Him, you also, after listening to (A)the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also [b]believed, you were (B)sealed in [c]Him with (C)the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is [d](D)given as a pledge of (E)our inheritance, with a view to the (F)redemption of (G)God’s own possession, (H)to the praise of His glory.

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  1. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  2. Ephesians 1:13 Or believed in Him, you were sealed
  3. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  4. Ephesians 1:14 Or a down payment

23 (A)You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.

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28 Be on guard for yourselves and for all (A)the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you [a]overseers, to shepherd (B)the church of God which (C)He [b]purchased [c]with His own blood.

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  1. Acts 20:28 Or bishops
  2. Acts 20:28 Lit acquired
  3. Acts 20:28 Lit through

23 (A)And not only this, but also we ourselves, having (B)the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves (C)groan within ourselves, (D)waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, (E)the redemption of our body.

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