²⁸ And we know that God causes everything to work together^[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

¹¹ Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God,^[a] for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

¹² God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God.