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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 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