Ephesians 1:11-16

English Standard Version

¹¹ In him we have obtained ^(A)an inheritance, ^(B)having been predestined ^(C)according to the purpose of him who works all things according to ^(D)the counsel of his will, ¹² so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be ^(E)to the praise of his glory. ¹³ In him you also, when you heard ^(F)the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, ^(G)were sealed with the ^(H)promised Holy Spirit, ¹⁴ who is ^(I)the guarantee^[a] of our ^(J)inheritance until ^(K)we acquire ^(L)possession of it,^{[b] (M)}to the praise of his glory.

Thanksgiving and Prayer

¹⁵ For this reason, ^(N)because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love^[c] toward all the saints, ¹⁶ I ^(O)do not cease to give thanks for you, ^(P)remembering you in my prayers,