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) 7} In him we have redemption^(F) through his blood,^(G) the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches^(H) of God’s grace ⁸ that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, ⁹ he^[c] made known to us the mystery^(I) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed^(J) in Christ, ¹⁰ to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment^(K)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.^(L)

¹¹ In him we were also chosen,^[d] having been predestined^(M) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose^(N) of his will, ¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^{(O) 13} And you also were included in Christ^(P) when you heard the message of truth,^(Q) the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,^(R) the promised Holy Spirit,^{(S) 14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance^(T) until the redemption^(U) of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.^(V)

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word,^(A) and the Word was with God,^(B) and the Word was God.^{(C) 2} He was with God in the beginning.^{(D) 3} Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.^{(E) 4} In him was life,^(F) and that life was the light^(G) of all mankind. ⁵ The light shines in the darkness,^(H) and the darkness has not overcome^[a] it.^(I)

⁶ There was a man sent from God whose name was John.^{(J) 7} He came as a witness to testify^(K) concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.^{(L) 8} He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.

⁹ The true light^(M) that gives light to everyone^(N) was coming into the world.