² according to the ^(A)foreknowledge of God the Father, ^(B)by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, ^[a]to ^(C)obey Jesus Christ and be ^(D)sprinkled with His blood: ^(E)May grace and peace ^[b]be yours in the fullest measure.

^2 (A)Grace and peace be multiplied to you in ^(B)the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord;