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

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:11 Lit whom
  2. Ephesians 1:11 Or obtained an inheritance
  3. Ephesians 1:12 Messiah
  4. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  5. Ephesians 1:13 Or believed in Him
  6. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  7. Ephesians 1:14 Or a down payment

11 In him we have also obtained an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in keeping with the purpose of his will. 12 He did this so that his glory would be praised as a result of us, who were the first to hope in Christ.

13 In him, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and in him, when you also believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit. 14 He is the down payment of our inheritance until the redemption of God’s own possession, so that his glory would be praised.

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