6. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.
7. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.
8. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.
9. God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure.
10. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.
11. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.