¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^{(A) 13} And you also were included in Christ^(B) when you heard the message of truth,^(C) the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,^(D) the promised Holy Spirit,^(E)

¹² And again, Isaiah says,

¹³ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace^(C) as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.^(D)

²³ What if he did this to make the riches of his glory^(A) known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory^(B)— ²⁴ even us, whom he also called,^(C) not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?^(D)

¹⁸ Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.^(A)

²⁶ Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be.^(A) My Father will honor the one who serves me.