¹³ children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.^(A)

¹² in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.^(A)

⁴ These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they remained virgins.^(A) They follow the Lamb wherever he goes.^(B) They were purchased from among mankind^(C) and offered as firstfruits^(D) to God and the Lamb.