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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before [a]him in love: 5 having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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  1. Ephesians 1:4 Or, him: having in love foreordained us
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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 For he chose us(A) in him before the creation of the world(B) to be holy and blameless(C) in his sight. In love(D) 5 he[a] predestined(E) us for adoption to sonship[b](F) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(G) and will—

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  1. Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. 5 He
  2. Ephesians 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
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