Ephesians 1:5

Good News Translation

⁵God^[a] had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children—this was his pleasure and purpose.

Ephesians 1:5 before him. Because of his love God; or before him, and to live in love. God.

Ephesians 1:5

New International Version

⁵he^[a] predestined^(A) us for adoption to sonship^[b]^(B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure^(C) and will—

Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. ⁵He
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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