^{11 Ref} In whom we have a heritage, being marked out from the first in his purpose who does all things in agreement with his designs;

^{12 Ref} So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:

^{13 Ref} In whom you, having been given the true word, the good news of your salvation, and through your faith in him, were given the sign of the Holy Spirit of hope,

^{14 Ref} Which is the first-fruit of our heritage, till God gets back that which is his, to the praise of his glory.