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Romans 8:29
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Romans 8:29
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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.
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Romans 8:29
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Romans 8:29
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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.
Ephesians 1:4-5
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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
Ephesians 1:4-5
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Ephesians 1:4-5
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4 For he chose us(A) in him before the creation of the world(B) to be holy and blameless(C) in his sight. In love(D) 5 he[a] predestined(E) us for adoption to sonship[b](F) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(G) 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.
Jeremiah 1:5
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Jeremiah 1:5
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5 (A)“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born (B)I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet (C)to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
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Jeremiah 1:5
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Ephesians 1:11
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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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Ephesians 1:11
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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
2 Timothy 1:9
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2 Timothy 1:9
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9 (A)who saved us and (B)called us to[a] a holy calling, (C)not because of our works but because of (D)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus (E)before the ages began,[b]
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or with
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Greek before times eternal
2 Timothy 1:9
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2 Timothy 1:9
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9 He has saved(A) us and called(B) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(C) but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,
1 Peter 1:20
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1 Peter 1:20
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20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but (A)was made manifest (B)in the last times for the sake of you
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1 Peter 1:20
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20 He was chosen before the creation of the world,(A) but was revealed in these last times(B) for your sake.
Revelation 13:8
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Revelation 13:8
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8 and all (A)who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in (B)the book of life of (C)the Lamb (D)who was slain.
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Revelation 13:8
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Revelation 13:8
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8 All inhabitants of the earth(A) will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in the Lamb’s book of life,(B) the Lamb(C) who was slain from the creation of the world.[a](D)
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- Revelation 13:8 Or written from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was slain
2 Timothy 2:19
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2 Timothy 2:19
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19 But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: (A)“The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone (B)who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
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2 Timothy 2:19
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2 Timothy 2:19
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19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm,(A) sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,”(B) and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord(C) must turn away from wickedness.”
1 Corinthians 2:7
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1 Corinthians 2:7
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7 But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, (A)which God decreed before the ages for our glory.
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1 Corinthians 2:7
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7 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery(A) that has been hidden(B) and that God destined for our glory before time began.
1 Corinthians 15:49
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1 Corinthians 15:49
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49 Just (A)as we have borne the image of the man of dust, (B)we shall[a] also bear the image of the man of heaven.
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- 1 Corinthians 15:49 Some manuscripts let us
1 Corinthians 15:49
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1 Corinthians 15:49
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49 And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man,(A) so shall we[a] bear the image of the heavenly man.(B)
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- 1 Corinthians 15:49 Some early manuscripts so let us
Colossians 1:15-18
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Colossians 1:15-18
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The Preeminence of Christ
15 (A)He is the image of (B)the invisible God, (C)the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by[a] him all things were created, (D)in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether (E)thrones or (F)dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created (G)through him and for him. 17 And (H)he is before all things, and in him all things (I)hold together. 18 And (J)he is the head of the body, the church. He is (K)the beginning, (L)the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.
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- Colossians 1:16 That is, by means of; or in
Colossians 1:15-18
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Colossians 1:15-18
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The Supremacy of the Son of God
15 The Son is the image(A) of the invisible God,(B) the firstborn(C) over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created:(D) things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;(E) all things have been created through him and for him.(F) 17 He is before all things,(G) and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head(H) of the body, the church;(I) he is the beginning and the firstborn(J) from among the dead,(K) so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
Romans 9:23
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Romans 9:23
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23 in order to make known (A)the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he (B)has prepared beforehand for glory—
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Romans 9:23
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Romans 9:23
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23 What if he did this to make the riches of his glory(A) known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory(B)—
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