1 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 For we know, (A)brothers[a] loved by God, (B)that he has chosen you,
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
1 Thessalonians 1:4
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- 1 Thessalonians 1:4 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 2:1, 9, 14, 17; 3:7; 4:1, 10, 13; 5:1, 4, 12, 14, 25, 27.
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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13 But (A)we ought always to give thanks to God for you, (B)brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you (C)as the firstfruits[a] (D)to be saved, (E)through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning
2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Firm
13 But we ought always to thank God for you,(A) brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits[a](B) to be saved(C) through the sanctifying work of the Spirit(D) and through belief in the truth.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Some manuscripts because from the beginning God chose you
Titus 3:4-5
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Titus 3:4-5
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Romans 9:25
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25 As indeed he says in Hosea,
(A)“Those who were not my people I will call ‘my people,’
and her who was not beloved I will call ‘beloved.’”
Romans 9:25
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2 Peter 1:10
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10 Therefore, brothers,[a] be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and (A)election, for if you practice these qualities (B)you will never fall.
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- 2 Peter 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
2 Peter 1:10
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10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling(A) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,(B)
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- 2 Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
Romans 11:5-7
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5 So too at the present time there is (A)a remnant, chosen by grace. 6 (B)But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace.
7 What then? (C)Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest (D)were hardened,
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Romans 11:5-7
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5 So too, at the present time there is a remnant(A) chosen by grace.(B) 6 And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works;(C) if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain.(D) The elect among them did, but the others were hardened,(E)
Philippians 1:6-7
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6 And I am sure of this, that he who began (A)a good work in you (B)will bring it to completion at (C)the day of Jesus Christ. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you (D)in my heart, for you are all (E)partakers with me of grace,[a] both (F)in my imprisonment and in (G)the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
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- Philippians 1:7 Or you all have fellowship with me in grace
Philippians 1:6-7
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6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion(A) until the day of Christ Jesus.(B)
7 It is right(C) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(D) and, whether I am in chains(E) or defending(F) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
Romans 8:28-30
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28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together (A)for good,[a] for (B)those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he (C)foreknew he also (D)predestined (E)to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be (F)the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also (G)justified, and those whom he justified he also (H)glorified.
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- Romans 8:28 Some manuscripts God works all things together for good, or God works in all things for the good
Romans 8:28-30
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28 And we know that in all things God works for the good(A) of those who love him, who[a] have been called(B) according to his purpose.(C) 29 For those God foreknew(D) he also predestined(E) to be conformed to the image of his Son,(F) that he might be the firstborn(G) among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined,(H) he also called;(I) those he called, he also justified;(J) those he justified, he also glorified.(K)
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- Romans 8:28 Or that all things work together for good to those who love God, who; or that in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good—with those who
Colossians 3:12
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12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves(A) with compassion, kindness, humility,(B) gentleness and patience.(C)
Ephesians 2:4-5
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4 But[a] God, being (A)rich in mercy, (B)because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even (C)when we were dead in our trespasses, (D)made us alive together with Christ—(E)by grace you have been saved—
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- Ephesians 2:4 Or And
Ephesians 2:4-5
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4 But because of his great love for us,(A) God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions(B)—it is by grace you have been saved.(C)
Ephesians 1:4
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4 (A)even as he (B)chose us in him (C)before the foundation of the world, that we should be (D)holy and blameless before him. In love
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Ephesians 1:4
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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)
Romans 1:7
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7 To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints:
(A)Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Romans 1:7
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7 To all in Rome who are loved by God(A) and called to be his holy people:(B)
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.(C)
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