⁵ he^[a] predestined^(A) us for adoption to sonship^[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure^(C) and will— ⁶ to the praise of his glorious grace,^(D) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.^(E)

¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^(A)