Verse 11
In whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will.
In this Paul seemed to have the calling of the Jews as a chosen people in mind, because the "we" in this place contrasted with "ye also" of Ephesians 1:13 is usually understood as a distinction between Christians of Jewish origin and those of Gentile origin.
In whom ... Even the purpose of God in the calling of Israel in the Old Testament had respect to the fulfillment of God's purpose in Christ. Evidently Paul intended to bring into view here the fact that even the choice of Israel was not the totality of God's plan, but only a part of it, which from the beginning included also the bringing of the Gentiles to receive his mercy and grace and become a part of the same inheritance, or heritage, along with the Jews.
Foreordained ... See discussion of this under Ephesians 1:5.
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