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 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,[a] having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,(A) 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit;(B) 14 this[b] is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s own people, to the praise of his glory.(C)

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  1. 1.11 Or been made a heritage
  2. 1.14 Other ancient authorities read who