4. as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love
5. he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will,
6. for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved.
7. In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace
8. that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight,
9. he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him