^{4 Ref} Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:

^{5 Ref} As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,

^{6 Ref} To the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely gave to us in the Loved One:

^{7 Ref} In whom we have salvation through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, through the wealth of his grace,

^{8 Ref} Which he gave us in full measure in all wisdom and care;