Ephesians 1:9-12

9when he revealed the mystery of his plan to us. He had decided to do this through Christ.

10He planned to bring all of history to its goal in Christ. Then Christ would be the head of everything in heaven and on earth.

11God also decided ahead of time to choose us through Christ according to his plan, which makes everything work the way he intends.

12He planned all of this so that we who had already focused our hope on Christ would praise him and give him glory.