- In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
- in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
- And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
- who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory.
- For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
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- also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will,
- to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.
- In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,
- who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.
- For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints,
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