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Ephesians 1:5-6
Revised Standard Version
Ephesians 1:5-6
Revised Standard Version
5 He destined us in love[a] to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, having destined us
Ephesians 1:5-6
New International Version
Ephesians 1:5-6
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— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace,(D) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.(E)
Footnotes
- 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.
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