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 So Christ himself gave^(A) the apostles,^(B) the prophets,^(C) the evangelists,^(D) the pastors and teachers,^{(E) 12} to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ^(F) may be built up^{(G) 13} until we all reach unity^(H) in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God^(I) and become mature,^(J) attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.^(K)