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<a href="/nkjv/ephesians/1.htm">New King James Version</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/nasb_/ephesians/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our wrongdoings, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/nasb77/ephesians/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, <a href="/lsb/ephesians/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our transgressions, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/amp/ephesians/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In Him we have redemption [that is, our deliverance and salvation] through His blood, [which paid the penalty for our sin and resulted in] the forgiveness and complete pardon of our sin, in accordance with the riches of His grace <a href="/csb/ephesians/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace <a href="/hcsb/ephesians/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/asv/ephesians/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/erv/ephesians/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/gwt/ephesians/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Through the blood of his Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of his overflowing kindness. <a href="/gnt/ephesians/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For by the blood of Christ we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God, <a href="/isv/ephesians/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> In union with him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of God's grace <a href="/msb/ephesians/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/net/ephesians/1.htm">NET Bible</a> In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace <a href="/nheb/ephesians/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/wbt/ephesians/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is in Him, and through the shedding of His blood, that we have our deliverance--the forgiveness of our offences--so abundant was God's grace, <a href="/web/ephesians/1.htm">World English Bible</a> In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ephesians/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> in whom we have the redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of the trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, <a href="/blb/ephesians/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/ylt/ephesians/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of the trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, <a href="/slt/ephesians/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In whom we have redemption by his blood, the letting go of faults, according to the riches of his grace;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ephesians/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/cpdv/ephesians/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In him, we have redemption through his blood: the remission of sins in accord with the riches of his grace, <a href="/nabre/ephesians/1.htm">New American Bible</a> In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace <a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In him we have salvation, and in his blood, forgiveness of sins, according to the richness of his grace; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For in him we have redemption, and the forgiveness of sins by his blood, according to the riches of his grace,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/ephesians/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the remission of sins, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/godbey/ephesians/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of transgressions, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/haweis/ephesians/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; <a href="/mace/ephesians/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who has by his blood obtained for us the redemption, even the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace, <a href="/wey/ephesians/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It is in Him, and through the shedding of His blood, that we have our deliverance--the forgiveness of our offences--so abundant was God's grace, <a href="/worrell/ephesians/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> in Whom we have our redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, <a href="/worsley/ephesians/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the remission of sins, according to the riches of his grace; <a href="/parallel/ephesians/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=51" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ephesians/1.htm">Spiritual Blessings</a> …6to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. 7<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">we have</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/629.htm" title="629: apolytrōsin (N-AFS) -- From a compound of apo and lutron; ransom in full, i.e. riddance, or Christian salvation.">redemption</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haimatos (N-GNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesin (N-AFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">forgiveness</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/3900.htm" title="3900: paraptōmatōn (N-GNP) -- A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression.">trespasses,</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4149.htm" title="4149: ploutos (N-ANS) -- From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.">riches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> 8that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">Colossians 1:14</a> in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24-25</a> and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a> For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12</a> He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a> But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a> And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28</a> This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a> Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a> He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a> For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. <a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Psalm 130:7-8</a> O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. / And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity. <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a> Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place. <a href="/zechariah/9-11.htm">Zechariah 9:11</a> As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;whom.<a href="/job/33-24.htm">Job 33:24</a> Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom.<a href="/psalms/130-7.htm">Psalm 130:7</a> Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.<a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-26</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… the forgiveness.<a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Exodus 34:7</a> Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.<a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1,2</a> A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered… <a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a> For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.to.<a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6</a> To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.<a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4,7</a> But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, … <a href="/ephesians/3-8.htm">Ephesians 3:8,16</a> Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-13.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Offences</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-15.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/22-20.htm">Shedding</a> <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">Trespasses</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-26.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-8.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Offences</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Redemption</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Shedding</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Trespasses</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 1</div>1. <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">After Paul's salutation,</a> 3. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">and thanksgiving for the Ephesians,</a> 4. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">he treats of our election,</a> 6. <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">and adoption by grace;</a> 11. <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">which is the true and proper fountain of man's salvation.</a> 13. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">And because the height of this mystery cannot be easily attained unto,</a> 16. <a href="/ephesians/1-16.htm">he prays that they may come to the full knowledge and possession thereof in Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ephesians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ephesians/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In Him This phrase emphasizes the centrality of Christ in the believer's life. The "Him" refers to Jesus Christ, highlighting the personal relationship and union believers have with Him. This union is a recurring theme in Paul's letters, underscoring that all spiritual blessings and salvation are found in Christ alone (<a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a>, <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Colossians 1:27</a>).we have redemption Redemption in the biblical context refers to the act of being set free from bondage or slavery, often through the payment of a ransom. In the Old Testament, this concept is seen in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt (<a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Exodus 6:6</a>). In the New Testament, redemption is spiritual, freeing believers from the bondage of sin and death (<a href="/romans/6-18.htm">Romans 6:18</a>, <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a>).through His blood The shedding of blood is a critical element in the atonement for sin, rooted in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament (<a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a>). Jesus' blood signifies the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the requirements of the Law and establishing a new covenant (<a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Hebrews 9:12-14</a>). This phrase underscores the cost of redemption and the depth of Christ's sacrifice.the forgiveness of our trespasses Forgiveness is a key aspect of salvation, involving the removal of guilt and the restoration of a right relationship with God. Trespasses refer to sins or violations of God's law. This forgiveness is not earned but granted through Christ's atoning work (<a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a>, <a href="/colossians/2-13.htm">Colossians 2:13-14</a>).according to the riches of His grace This phrase highlights the abundance and generosity of God's grace. Grace is unmerited favor, and its riches imply an inexhaustible supply. God's grace is the basis for redemption and forgiveness, emphasizing that salvation is a gift, not a result of human effort (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological insights. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> A major city in Asia Minor where the early church was established. It was known for its diverse culture and the Temple of Artemis. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the one through whom redemption and forgiveness are made possible. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The recipients of this letter, the early Christians in Ephesus, who were being taught about the spiritual blessings in Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a> The event of Jesus' crucifixion, which is the means by which redemption and forgiveness are achieved.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/redemption_defined.htm">Redemption Defined</a> Redemption in the original Greek (apolutr?sis) refers to a release or liberation, often by payment of a ransom. In Christ, believers are liberated from the bondage of sin. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_blood.htm">The Power of the Blood</a> The phrase "through His blood" emphasizes the sacrificial nature of Jesus' death. It is a reminder of the cost of our redemption and the depth of God's love. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_of_trespasses.htm">Forgiveness of Trespasses</a> Forgiveness (aphesis) means a release from the debt of sin. This is a complete pardon, not based on our merit but on God's grace. <a href="/topical/r/riches_of_his_grace.htm">Riches of His Grace</a> God's grace is described as rich, indicating its abundance and sufficiency. Believers are encouraged to live in the freedom and assurance that this grace provides. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_grace.htm">Living in Grace</a> Understanding the riches of God's grace should lead to a life of gratitude, humility, and service, reflecting the character of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 1</a> <a href="/q/do_you_question_your_salvation.htm">Do you question your salvation?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_eph._1_7_hold_up_historically.htm">Given modern scholarship’s doubts about certain historical events, how does Ephesians 1:7’s claim of redemption through Christ’s blood stand up to historical scrutiny? </a> <a href="/q/how_does_redemption_change_bad_to_good.htm">How does redemption transform bad news into good news?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_atonement_signify.htm">What does atonement signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.--This passage is identical in sense and expression with <a href="/colossians/1-14.htm" title=" In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:">Colossians 1:14</a>, except that the word here used for "sins" means, properly, "separate acts of transgression," while the word there is the more general word for sin in the abstract. (In <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm" title="And you has he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;">Ephesians 2:1</a>, both are used.) In both passages we have united, as correspondent to each other, the two expressions under which our Lord Himself describes His atonement--in <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm" title="Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.">Matthew 20:28</a>, as the "giving His life a ransom for many," in <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm" title="For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.">Matthew 26:28</a>, as "the shedding of His blood for the forgiveness of sins." These two expressions appear to be complementary to each other, rather than identical. (1) The primary idea in "redemption" is deliverance from a bondage, mostly the bondage of sin itself (see <a href="/romans/8-23.htm" title="And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.">Romans 8:23</a>; <a href="/titus/2-14.htm" title="Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.">Titus 2:14</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm" title="And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.">Hebrews 9:15</a>; <a href="/context/1_peter/1-18.htm" title="For as much as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;">1Peter 1:18-21</a>); occasionally (and in this sense with a different Greek word), the bondage under sentence of punishment for sin (<a href="/galatians/3-13.htm" title="Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:">Galatians 3:13</a>; <a href="/galatians/4-5.htm" title="To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.">Galatians 4:5</a>). Into that bondage man has plunged himself; God's mercy redeems him from it at an unspeakable price (<a href="/john/3-16.htm" title="For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.">John 3:16</a>; <a href="/context/romans/7-24.htm" title="O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?">Romans 7:24-25</a>). (2) The primary idea in "the forgiveness of sins through His blood" is propitiation, that is, the offering to God "a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice" for sin, by One who is the Head and Representative of the human race (<a href="/romans/3-25.htm" title="Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;">Romans 3:25</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-2.htm" title="And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world.">1John 2:2</a>; <a href="/1_john/4-10.htm" title="Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.">1John 4:10</a>). So St. Paul interprets our Lord's words by the declaration that "Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us" (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm" title="Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:">1Corinthians 5:7</a>); and it is notable that exactly in His words is the Atonement designated in the earliest apostolic preaching (<a href="/acts/2-38.htm" title="Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.">Acts 2:38</a>; <a href="/acts/5-31.htm" title="Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.">Acts 5:31</a>; <a href="/acts/10-43.htm" title="To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whoever believes in him shall receive remission of sins.">Acts 10:43</a>; <a href="/acts/13-38.htm" title="Be it known to you therefore, men and brothers, that through this man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins:">Acts 13:38</a>; <a href="/acts/26-18.htm" title="To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.">Acts 26:18</a>). Hence the former phrase looks at the Atonement from the side of God, the latter from the side of man; both being wrought by Him who is Son of God and Son of Man at once. Together they represent the whole truth. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - In whom we have the redemption through his blood. Some of the blessings referred to in ver. 3 are now specified - be-ginning with redemption (τὴν ἀπολύτρωσιν). The article makes it emphatic - the great redemption, the real redemption, compared to which all ether redemptions are but shadows. It is a redemption through blood, therefore a proper propitiation or expiation, blood being always the emblem of explanation, In Christ, or in union to Christ, we have or are having this blessing; it is not merely in existence, it is ours, we being in him by faith: not a privilege of the future merely, but of the present as well. Even the forgiveness of our sins. Αφεσιν denotes release, separation from all the consequences of our transgressions; equivalent to <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a>, "As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us." According to the riches of his grace. The completeness of the forgiveness, its ready bestowal now, the security of its being continued in the future, and such like qualities show the richness of his grace (comp. <a href="/matthew/18-27.htm">Matthew 18:27</a>; <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Luke 7:42, 47</a>). <a href="/commentaries/ephesians/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [Him] ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. we have ἔχομεν (echomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. redemption ἀπολύτρωσιν (apolytrōsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_629.htm">Strong's 629: </a> From a compound of apo and lutron; ransom in full, i.e. riddance, or Christian salvation. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. blood, αἵματος (haimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of our τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. trespasses, παραπτωμάτων (paraptōmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3900.htm">Strong's 3900: </a> A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. riches πλοῦτος (ploutos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4149.htm">Strong's 4149: </a> From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. grace, χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have our redemption through (Ephes. 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