^9 (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.

Future Glory

¹⁸ For I consider that the sufferings of this present time ^(A)are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

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