^{4 Ref} 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:

^{5 Ref} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

^{6 Ref} To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

^{7 Ref} In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

^{8 Ref} Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;