which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight (A)making known[a] to us the mystery of his will, (B)according to his purpose, which he (C)set forth in Christ[b] 10 as a plan for (D)the fullness of time, (E)to unite all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth in him.

11 In him we have obtained (F)an inheritance, (G)having been predestined (H)according to the purpose of him who works all things according to (I)the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be (J)to the praise of his glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:9 Or he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight, making known
  2. Ephesians 1:9 Greek him

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