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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 He predestined us to be adopted through Jesus Christ for Himself, according to His favor and will,
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Ephesians 1:5
Good News Translation
5 God[a] had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children—this was his pleasure and purpose.
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- Ephesians 1:5 before him. Because of his love God; or before him, and to live in love. God.
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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