Ephesians 1:4-5
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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 5 (E)he predestined us[a] for (F)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (G)according to the purpose of his will,
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, 5having predestined us
Romans 8:29-30
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29 For those whom he (A)foreknew he also (B)predestined (C)to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be (D)the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also (E)justified, and those whom he justified he also (F)glorified.
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Romans 8:33
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33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? (A)It is God who justifies.
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Romans 9:11-23
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11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of (A)him who calls— 12 she was told, (B)“The older will serve the younger.” 13 As it is written, (C)“Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
14 What shall we say then? (D)Is there injustice on God's part? By no means! 15 For he says to Moses, (E)“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion,[a] but on God, who has mercy. 17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, (F)“For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For (G)who can resist his will?” 20 But who are you, O man, (H)to answer back to God? (I)Will what is molded say to its molder, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 (J)Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump (K)one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? 22 What if God, desiring to show his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience (L)vessels of wrath (M)prepared for destruction, 23 in order to make known (N)the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he (O)has prepared beforehand for glory—
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- Romans 9:16 Greek not of him who wills or runs
John 15:16
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16 You did not choose me, but (A)I chose you and appointed you that you should go and (B)bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that (C)whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
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Psalm 65:4
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4 (A)Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
to (B)dwell in your courts!
We shall be (C)satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple!
Psalm 65:6
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6 the one who by his strength established the mountains,
being (A)girded with might;
Mark 13:20
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20 And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for (A)the sake of the elect, whom (B)he chose, he shortened the days.
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2 Thessalonians 2:13
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Stand Firm
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
Matthew 24:24
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24 For (A)false christs and (B)false prophets will arise and (C)perform great signs and wonders, (D)so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
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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
Romans 11:7
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7 What then? (A)Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest (B)were hardened,
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