⁴ They are Israelites,^(A) and to them belong the adoption,^(B) the glory,^(C) the covenants,^(D) the giving of the law,^(E) the temple service,^(F) and the promises.^(G)

²¹ Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds as expressed in your evil actions.

¹⁰ Concerning this salvation, the prophets,^(A) who prophesied about the grace that would come to you, searched and carefully investigated.