²⁸ We know that all things work together^[a] for the good^[b] of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.^(A)

Boasting Only in the Lord

²⁶ Brothers, consider your calling: Not many are wise from a human perspective,^[a] not many powerful,^(A) not many of noble birth.

¹⁸ I pray that the perception of your mind^[a] may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope^(A) of His calling,^(B) what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints,

Unity and Diversity in the Body of Christ

4 Therefore I, the prisoner for the Lord,^(A) urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,

⁴ There is one body and one Spirit^(A)—just as you were called to one hope^[a](B) at your calling—

¹⁴ I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly^[a] call in Christ Jesus.^(A)

¹¹ And in view of this, we always pray for you that our God will consider you worthy of His calling,^(A) and will, by His power, fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith,^(B)

Our Apostle and High Priest

3 Therefore, holy brothers and companions in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession;^(A)