According as he hath chosen
us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according
to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made
us accepted in the beloved.
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of his grace; Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together
in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: In whom also we have obtained
an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will.
That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. Ephesians 1:4-12
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