11 [a]also we [b](A)have obtained an inheritance, having been (B)predestined (C)according to His purpose who works all things (D)after the counsel of His will, 12 to the end that we who were the first to hope in [c]Christ would be (E)to the praise of His glory. 13 In [d]Him, you also, after listening to (F)the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also [e]believed, you were (G)sealed in [f]Him with (H)the Holy Spirit of promise, 14 who is [g](I)given as a pledge of (J)our inheritance, with a view to the (K)redemption of (L)God’s own possession, (M)to the praise of His glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:11 Lit in whom also
  2. Ephesians 1:11 Or were made a heritage
  3. Ephesians 1:12 I.e. the Messiah
  4. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  5. Ephesians 1:13 Or believed in Him, you were sealed
  6. Ephesians 1:13 Lit whom
  7. Ephesians 1:14 Or a down payment