^{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;

^{9 Ref} Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:

^{10 Ref} 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:

^{11 Ref} 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:

^{12 Ref} That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.