¹¹ In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,^[a] having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,^(A)

²⁸ We know that all things work together^[a] for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.^(A)

⁴ and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

¹¹ This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

¹⁴ this^[a] is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.^(A)

⁵ He destined us^[a] for adoption as his children^[b] through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,^(A)

¹⁸ For if the inheritance comes from the law, it no longer comes from the promise, but God granted it to Abraham through the promise.^(A)

¹⁷ In the same way, when God desired to show even more clearly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it by an oath,^(A)

⁷ so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.^(A)