Ephesians 1:5
New International Version
5 he[a] predestined(A) us for adoption to sonship[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(C) and will—
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. 5 He
- 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.
Ephesians 1:5
New American Standard Bible
5 [a]He (A)predestined us to (B)adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, (C)according to the good pleasure of His will,
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- Ephesians 1:5 Lit having predestined
Ephesians 1:5
Amplified Bible
5 He predestined and lovingly planned for us to be adopted to Himself as [His own] children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the kind intention and good pleasure of His will—
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Ephesians 1:5
King James Version
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
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