Ephesians 1:13

“In whom ye also trusted, &c.] The Gentile believers, the Ephesians, whom the apostle now particularly addresses; and who participated of the same grace and privileges with the believing Jews; the promise belonged to all that God called, whether afar off or nigh; and the same common salvation was sent to one as to another; and the same faith was wrought in one as in the other; and they were interested in the same Christ, and were heirs of the same inheritance; the Alexandrian copy reads “we”: after that ye heard the word of truth; the Gospel; and which is so called, on account of its divine original, coming from the God of truth, who cannot lie; and because of the concern which Christ has in…”

“In whom ye also--Ye Gentiles. Supply as English Version, "trusted," from Eph 1:12; or "are." The priority of us Jews does not exclude you Gentiles from sharing in Christ (compare Act 13:46). the word of truth--the instrument of sanctification, and of the new birth (Joh 17:17; Ti2 2:15; Jam 1:18). Compare Col 1:5, where also, as here, it is connected with "hope." Also Eph 4:21. sealed--as God's confirmed children, by the Holy Spirit as the seal (Act 19:1-6; Rom 8:16, Rom 8:23; Jo1 3:24; see on Co2 1:22). A seal impressed on a document gives undoubted validity to the contract in it (Joh 3:33; Joh 6:27; compare Co2 3:3). So the sense of "the love of God shed abroad in the heart by the Holy…”

“In whom ye also trusted - This stands in contrast with those who had “first” embraced the gospel. Heard the word of truth - The gospel; called the “word” or message of truth, the word of God, etc. See Romans 10:17. The phrase “the word of truth” means “the true word or message.” It was a message unmixed with Jewish traditions or Gentile philosophy. The gospel of your salvation - The gospel bringing salvation to you. In whom also - In the Lord Jesus. A little different translation of this verse will convey more clearly its meaning. “In whom also, ye, having heard the word of truth, (the gospel of your salvation,) in whom having also believed, ye were sealed,” etc. The sealing was the result…”

“In whom ye - Gentiles. Likewise believed, after ye had heard the gospel - Which God made the means of your salvation; in whom after ye had believed - Probably some time after their first believing. Ye were sealed by that Holy Spirit of promise - Holy both in his nature and in his operations, and promised to all the children of God. The sealing seems to imply, A full impression of the image of God on their souls. A full assurance of receiving all the promises, whether relating to time or eternity. Ephesians 1:14”

“1:13 he identified you as his own (or he put his seal on you): Just as a seal signifies authentic ownership, the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life signifies God’s ownership (4:30; 2 Cor 1:22).”

“ye also: Eph 2:11, Eph 2:12; Col 1:21-23; Pe1 2:10 after that ye heard: Eph 4:21; Joh 1:17; Rom 6:17, Rom 10:14-17; Col 1:4-6, Col 1:23; Th1 2:13 the word: Psa 119:43; Co2 6:7; Ti2 2:15; Jam 1:18 the gospel: Mar 16:15, Mar 16:16; Act 13:26; Rom 1:16; Ti2 3:15; Tit 2:11; Heb 2:3 ye were: Eph 4:30; Joh 6:27; Rom 4:11; Co2 1:22; Ti2 2:19; Rev 7:2 holy: Joe 2:28; Luk 11:13, Luk 24:49; Joh 14:16, Joh 14:17, Joh 14:26, Joh 15:26, Joh 16:7-15; Act 1:4; Act 2:16-22, Act 2:33; Gal 3:14 Ephesians 1:14”