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Romans 8:29
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Romans 8:29
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29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family.[a](A)
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- 8.29 Gk among many brothers
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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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 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”(A)
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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 Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,[a] having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will,(A)
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- 1.11 Or been made a heritage
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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 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace, and this grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,[a](A)
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- 1.9 Gk lacks began
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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 destined before the foundation of the world but was revealed at the end of the ages for your sake.(A)
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1 Peter 1:20
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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 the inhabitants of the earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that was slaughtered.[a](A)
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- 13.8 Or written in the book of life of the Lamb that was slaughtered from the foundation of the world
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 inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”(A)
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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 speak God’s wisdom, a hidden mystery, 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 Peter 1:2
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1 Peter 1:2
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2 who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood:
May grace and peace be yours in abundance.(A)
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1 Corinthians 15:49
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1 Corinthians 15:49
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49 Just as we have borne the image of the one of dust, we will[a] also bear the image of the one of heaven.(A)
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- 15.49 Other ancient authorities read 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 Supremacy of Christ
15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation,(A) 16 for in[a] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He himself is before all things, and in[b] him all things hold together. 18 He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything.(B)
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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 and what if he has done so in order to make known the riches of his glory for the objects of mercy, which he 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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