11 In him we have also received an inheritance,[a] because we were predestined(A) according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will, 12 so that we who had already put our hope(B) in Christ might bring praise to his glory.(C)

13 In him you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit(D) when you heard the word of truth,(E) the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed. 14 The Holy Spirit is the down payment(F) of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory.

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  1. 1:11 Or In him we are also an inheritance,

11 [a]In Him we also (A)have obtained an inheritance, having been (B)predestined (C)according to the purpose of Him who works all things (D)in accordance with the plan of His will, 12 to the end that [b]we who were the first to hope in the [c]Christ would be (E)to the praise of His glory. 13 In [d]Him, [e]you also, after listening to (F)the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also [f]believed, you were (G)sealed in [g]Him with (H)the Holy Spirit of the promise, 14 who is a (I)first installment of (J)our inheritance, in regard to the (K)redemption of (L)God’s own possession, (M)to the praise of His glory.

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  1. Ephesians 1:11 Lit In whom also
  2. Ephesians 1:12 I.e., Jewish believers
  3. Ephesians 1:12 I.e., Messiah
  4. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  5. Ephesians 1:13 I.e., Gentile believers
  6. Ephesians 1:13 Or believed in Him, you were sealed
  7. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom