^{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;

^{9 Ref} Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands

^{10 Ref} The ordering of the times when they are complete, so that all things might come to a head in Christ, the things in heaven and the things on the earth; in him, I say,

^{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: