American Standard Version of 1901
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Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,
For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you {Many ancient authorities read as firstfruits.}from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and {Or, faith}belief of the truth:
to the end he may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before {Or, God and our Father}our God and Father, at the {Greek: presence. Compare 2 Corinthians 10:10.}coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints {Many ancient authorities add Amen.}.
And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God's own possession, unto the praise of his glory.
And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.