Ephesians 1:5
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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.
Romans 8:29-30
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29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family.[a](A) 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.(B)
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- 8.29 Gk among many brothers
Romans 8:29-30
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29 For those God foreknew(A) he also predestined(B) to be conformed to the image of his Son,(C) that he might be the firstborn(D) among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined,(E) he also called;(F) those he called, he also justified;(G) those he justified, he also glorified.(H)
Ephesians 1:11
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11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,[a] having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,(A)
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- 1.11 Or been made a heritage
Ephesians 1:11
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11 In him we were also chosen,[a] having been predestined(A) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose(B) of his will,
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- Ephesians 1:11 Or were made heirs
Galatians 4:5-6
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5 in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.(A) 6 And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our[a] hearts, crying, “Abba![b] Father!”(B)
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Galatians 4:5-6
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5 to redeem(A) those under the law, that we might receive adoption(B) to sonship.[a](C) 6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son(D) into our hearts,(E) the Spirit who calls out, “Abba,[b] Father.”(F)
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- Galatians 4:5 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.
- Galatians 4:6 Aramaic for Father
1 John 3:1
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1 John 3:1
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3 See what great love(A) the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!(B) And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.(C)
John 1:12
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12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God,(A)
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John 1:12
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12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed(A) in his name,(B) he gave the right to become children of God(C)—
Romans 8:14-17
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14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.(A) 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba![a] Father!”(B) 16 it is that very Spirit bearing witness[b] with our spirit that we are children of God,(C) 17 and if children, then heirs: heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if we in fact suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.(D)
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Romans 8:14-17
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14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God(A) are the children of God.(B) 15 The Spirit(C) you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again;(D) rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba,[b] Father.”(E) 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit(F) that we are God’s children.(G) 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs(H)—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings(I) in order that we may also share in his glory.(J)
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- Romans 8:15 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture; also in verse 23.
- Romans 8:15 Aramaic for father
Galatians 3:26
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26 for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith.(A)
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Galatians 3:26
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26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God(A) through faith,
Romans 8:23
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23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.(A)
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Romans 8:23
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23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,(A) groan(B) inwardly as we wait eagerly(C) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.(D)
2 Corinthians 6:18
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18 and I will be your father,
and you shall be my sons and daughters,
says the Lord Almighty.”(A)
2 Corinthians 6:18
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Revelation 21:7
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7 Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.
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Revelation 21:7
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7 Those who are victorious(A) will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.(B)
Hosea 1:10
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The Restoration of Israel
10 [a]Yet the number of the people of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which can be neither measured nor numbered, and in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.”(A)
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- 1.10 2.1 in Heb
Hosea 1:10
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10 “Yet the Israelites will be like the sand on the seashore, which cannot be measured or counted.(A) In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not my people,’ they will be called ‘children of the living God.’(B)
Hebrews 12:5-9
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5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as children—
“My child, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord
or lose heart when you are punished by him,(A)
6 for the Lord disciplines those whom he loves
and chastises every child whom he accepts.”(B)
7 Endure trials for the sake of discipline. God is treating you as children, for what child is there whom a parent does not discipline?(C) 8 If you do not have that discipline in which all children share, then you are illegitimate and not his children.(D) 9 Moreover, we had human parents to discipline us, and we respected them. Should we not be even more willing to be subject to the Father of spirits and live?
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Hebrews 12:5-9
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5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says,
“My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,
and do not lose heart(A) when he rebukes you,
6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,(B)
and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”[a](C)
7 Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children.(D) For what children are not disciplined by their father? 8 If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline(E)—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. 9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits(F) and live!(G)
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- Hebrews 12:6 Prov. 3:11,12 (see Septuagint)
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