(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 (E)he predestined us[a] for (F)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (G)according to the purpose of his will, (H)to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in (I)the Beloved.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, having predestined us

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