(A)he predestined us[a] for (B)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (C)according to the purpose of his will, (D)to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in (E)the Beloved. (F)In him we have (G)redemption (H)through his blood, (I)the forgiveness of our trespasses, (J)according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight (K)making known[b] to us the mystery of his will, (L)according to his purpose, which he (M)set forth in Christ[c] 10 as a plan for (N)the fullness of time, (O)to unite all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth in him.

11 In him we have obtained (P)an inheritance, (Q)having been predestined (R)according to the purpose of him who works all things according to (S)the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be (T)to the praise of his glory.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, having predestined us
  2. Ephesians 1:9 Or he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight, making known
  3. Ephesians 1:9 Greek him

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Economy Bible, Softcover
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover
Retail: $4.99
Our Price: $2.29
Save: $2.70 (54%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
The ESV New Inductive Study Bible, Milano Softone, Green
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $37.50
Save: $37.49 (50%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Thinline Bible--full grain leather, dark brown
ESV Thinline Bible--full grain leather, dark brown
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $38.86
Save: $41.13 (51%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Turquoise
ESV Student Study Bible, Trutone, Turquoise
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $19.29
Save: $25.70 (57%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Giant Print Softcover
ESV Economy Bible, Giant Print Softcover
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $5.83
Save: $6.16 (51%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, black
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $38.86
Save: $41.13 (51%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars