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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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  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 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God,[a] for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

12 God’s purpose was that we Jews who were the first to trust in Christ would bring praise and glory to God. 13 And now you Gentiles have also heard the truth, the Good News that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, he identified you as his own[b] by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom he promised long ago. 14 The Spirit is God’s guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did this so we would praise and glorify him.

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  1. 1:11 Or we have become God’s inheritance.
  2. 1:13 Or he put his seal on you.