Overview
The Bible addresses sealing of the holy spirit across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Ephesians, Revelation and John. Closely related themes include Seals, Righteousness, Redemption and Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit.
Key Bible verses about sealing of the holy spirit
New Testament
2 Corinthians
Ephesians
Revelation
Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sealing of the holy spirit for yourself
- Begin with John 6:27, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ephesians, Revelation and John each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Seals, Righteousness, Redemption and Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sealing of the holy spirit?
The Bible addresses sealing of the holy spirit across 7 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Ephesians, Revelation and John. Closely related themes include Seals, Righteousness, Redemption and Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit.
How many Bible verses are about sealing of the holy spirit?
The Bible references sealing of the holy spirit in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sealing of the holy spirit?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is John 6:27: “Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed. Labour not: or, Work not”
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