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6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
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to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
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that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding,
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
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he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
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to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
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In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
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in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
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And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
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