⁸ that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, ⁹ he^[a] made known to us the mystery^(A) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed^(B) in Christ, ¹⁰ to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment^(C)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.^(D)

¹¹ In him we were also chosen,^[b] having been predestined^(E) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose^(F) 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.^{(G) 13} And you also were included in Christ^(H) when you heard the message of truth,^(I) the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,^(J) the promised Holy Spirit,^(K)