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10 to be realized when
the fullness of time had been achieved:
namely, the plan to bring all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
together[a] in Christ
as the head.

Fulfilled by the Holy Spirit

11 In Christ we were also chosen,
    having been predestined
by the one who accomplishes all things
in accordance with the design of his will,
12 so that we,
who were the first ones
to place our hopes in Christ,
would devote ourselves
to the praise of his glory.

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  1. Ephesians 1:10 Bring . . . together: i.e., “recapitulate.” The Greek verb contains two ideas: to gather together or unite and to place under a rule or head.

10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment(A)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.(B)

11 In him we were also chosen,[a] having been predestined(C) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose(D) of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.(E)

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  1. Ephesians 1:11 Or were made heirs