11. We have also received an inheritance in Christ. We were destined by the plan of God, who accomplishes everything according to his design.
12. We are called to be an honor to God’s glory because we were the first to hope in Christ.
13. You too heard the word of truth in Christ, which is the good news of your salvation. You were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit because you believed in Christ.
14. The Holy Spirit is the down payment on our inheritance, which is applied toward our redemption as God’s own people, resulting in the honor of God’s glory.
15. Since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, this is the reason that
16. I don’t stop giving thanks to God for you when I remember you in my prayers.