¹⁸ But we all, with unveiled face, beholding ^(A)as in a mirror ^(B)the glory of the Lord, ^(C)are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as ^[a]by the Spirit of the Lord.

¹⁷ For ^(A)in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ^(B)“The just shall live by faith.”

Reconciled in Christ

¹⁹ For it pleased the Father that ^(A)in Him all the fullness should dwell, ²⁰ and ^(B)by Him to reconcile ^(C)all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, ^(D)having made peace through the blood of His cross.

²¹ And you, ^(E)who once were alienated and enemies in your mind ^(F)by wicked works, yet now He has ^(G)reconciled ^22 (H)in the body of His flesh through death, ^(I)to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— ²³ if indeed you continue ^(J)in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are ^(K)not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, ^(L)which was preached to every creature under heaven, ^(M)of which I, Paul, became a minister.

^11 (A)In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to ^(B)the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,