Ephesians 1:5-9 As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,

BBE⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁵ As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose, ⁶ To the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely gave to us in the Loved One: ⁷ In whom we have salvation through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, through the wealth of his grace, ⁸ Which he gave us in full measure in all wisdom and care; ⁹ Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands