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Ephesians 1:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You heard the real truth — the good news about how you could be saved — and you trusted it. And the moment you believed, God sealed the deal by giving you his Holy Spirit, just like he promised.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you believe, God puts his stamp of approval on you through the Holy Spirit.

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