5. he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
6. to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
7. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
8. that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
9. he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,