9 by making known to us the sacred secret+ of his will. It is according to his good pleasure that he himself purposed 10 for an administration at the full limit of the appointed times, to gather all things together in the Christ, the things in the heavens and the things on the earth.+ Yes, in him 11 with whom we are in union and were assigned as heirs,+ having been foreordained according to the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things as he decides according to his will,+

9 He saved us and called us with a holy calling,+ not because of our works,+ but because of his own purpose and undeserved kindness.+ This was given to us in connection with Christ Jesus before times long ago,+