⁷ In him we have redemption^(A) through his blood,^(B) the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches^(C) of God’s grace ⁸ that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, ⁹ he^[a] made known to us the mystery^(D) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed^(E) in Christ, ¹⁰ to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment^(F)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.^(G)

¹¹ In him we were also chosen,^[b] having been predestined^(H) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose^(I) of his will, ¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^{(J) 13} And you also were included in Christ^(K) when you heard the message of truth,^(L) the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,^(M) the promised Holy Spirit,^{(N) 14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance^(O) until the redemption^(P) of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.^(Q)