Ephesians 1:5
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5 (A)he predestined us[a] for (B)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (C)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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Ephesians 1:11
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11 In him we have obtained (A)an inheritance, (B)having been predestined (C)according to the purpose of him who works all things according to (D)the counsel of his will,
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Galatians 4:5-6
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5 (A)to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive (B)adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent (C)the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”
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1 John 3:1
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3 See (A)what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called (B)children of God; and so we are. The reason why (C)the world does not know us is that (D)it did not know him.
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John 1:12
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12 But to all who did receive him, (A)who believed in his name, (B)he gave the right (C)to become (D)children of God,
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Romans 8:14-17
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14 For all who are (A)led by the Spirit of God are (B)sons[a] of God. 15 For (C)you did not receive (D)the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of (E)adoption as sons, by whom we cry, (F)“Abba! Father!” 16 (G)The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then (H)heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, (I)provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
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- Romans 8:14 See discussion on “sons” in the Preface
Galatians 3:26
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26 for in Christ Jesus (A)you are all sons of God, through faith.
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Romans 8:23
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23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have (A)the firstfruits of the Spirit, (B)groan inwardly as (C)we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, (D)the redemption of our bodies.
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2 Corinthians 6:18
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18 (A)and I will be a father to you,
and you shall be sons and daughters to me,
says the Lord Almighty.”
Revelation 21:7
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7 (A)The one who conquers will have this heritage, and (B)I will be his God and (C)he will be my son.
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Hosea 1:10
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10 [a] Yet (A)the number of the children of Israel shall be (B)like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. (C)And (D)in the place where it was said to them, (E)“You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, (F)“Children[b] of (G)the living God.”
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- Hosea 1:10 Ch 2:1 in Hebrew
- Hosea 1:10 Or Sons
Hebrews 12:5-9
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5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?
(A)“My son, (B)do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,
nor be weary when reproved by him.
6 For (C)the Lord disciplines the one he loves,
and chastises every son whom he receives.”
7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. (D)God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, (E)in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to (F)the Father of spirits (G)and live?
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Ephesians 1:9
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9 (A)making known[a] to us the mystery of his will, (B)according to his purpose, which he (C)set forth in Christ
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- Ephesians 1:9 Or he lavished upon us in all wisdom and insight, making known…
John 11:52
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52 and (A)not for the nation only, but also (B)to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
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Jeremiah 3:19
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19 “‘I said,
How I would set you among my sons,
and give you a pleasant land,
a heritage most beautiful of all nations.
And I thought you would (A)call me, My Father,
and would not turn from following me.
Hebrews 2:10-15
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10 For it (A)was fitting that he, (B)for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons (C)to glory, should make the (D)founder of their salvation (E)perfect through suffering. 11 For (F)he who sanctifies and (G)those who are sanctified (H)all have one source.[a] That is why he is not ashamed to call them (I)brothers,[b] 12 saying,
(J)“I will tell of your name to my brothers;
in the midst of the (K)congregation I will sing your praise.”
13 And again,
(L)“I will put my trust in him.”
And again,
14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise (O)partook of the same things, that (P)through death he might (Q)destroy (R)the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who (S)through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
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- Hebrews 2:11 Greek all are of one
- Hebrews 2:11 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; also verse 12
2 Thessalonians 1:11
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11 To this end we (A)always pray for you, that our God may (B)make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every (C)work of faith by his power,
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Luke 10:21
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Jesus Rejoices in the Father's Will
21 (A)In that same hour (B)he rejoiced (C)in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, (D)Lord of heaven and earth, that (E)you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and (F)revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for (G)such was your gracious will.[a]
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- Luke 10:21 Or for so it pleased you well
1 Corinthians 1:21
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21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach[a] to save those who believe.
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- 1 Corinthians 1:21 Or the folly of preaching
Romans 9:11-16
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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.
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- Romans 9:16 Greek not of him who wills or runs
John 20:17
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17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to (A)my brothers and say to them, (B)‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to (C)my God and your God.’”
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Daniel 4:35
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35 (A)all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing,
and (B)he does according to his will among the host of heaven
and among the inhabitants of the earth;
(C)and none can stay his hand
or (D)say to him, “What have you done?”
Luke 11:32
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32 (A)The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and (B)condemn it, for (C)they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, (D)something greater than Jonah is here.
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Matthew 11:26
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26 yes, Father, for such was your (A)gracious will.[a]
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- Matthew 11:26 Or for so it pleased you well
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