Romans 9:11
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11 even before they had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose of election might continue,
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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
Ephesians 1:4-5
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2 Peter 1:10
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10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble.
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Ephesians 1:9-11
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9 he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,(A) 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.(B) 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,(C)
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- 1.11 Or been made a heritage
Romans 8:28-30
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28 We know that all things work together[a] for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.(A) 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.[b](B) 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.(C)
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Titus 3:5
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5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water[a] of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.(A)
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- 3.5 Gk washing
Revelation 17:14
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14 they will wage war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”(A)
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2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
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Chosen for Salvation
13 But we must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits[a] for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.(A) 14 For this purpose he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.(B)
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- 2.13 Other ancient authorities read from the beginning
Romans 11:5-7
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5 So, too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. 6 But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.[a](A)
7 What then? Israel has not achieved what it was pursuing. The elect have achieved it, but the rest were hardened,(B)
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- 11.6 Other ancient authorities add But if it is by works, it is no longer on the basis of grace, otherwise work would no longer be work
1 Peter 5:10
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10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ,[a] will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.(A)
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- 5.10 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
Romans 4:17
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17 as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”), in the presence of the God in whom he believed,[a] who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.(A)
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- 4.17 Or trusted
Isaiah 14:24
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An Oracle concerning Assyria
24 The Lord of hosts has sworn:
As I have designed,
so shall it be,
and as I have planned,
so shall it come to pass:(A)
Ephesians 2:9
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9 not the result of works, so that no one may boast.
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Isaiah 46:10-11
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10 declaring the outcome from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, “My purpose shall stand,
and I will fulfill my intention,”(A)
11 calling a bird of prey from the east,
the man for my purpose from a far country.
I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass;
I have planned, and I will do it.(B)
Isaiah 14:26-27
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26 This is the plan that is planned
concerning the whole earth,
and this is the hand that is stretched out
over all the nations.(A)
27 For the Lord of hosts has planned,
and who will annul it?
His hand is stretched out,
and who will turn it back?(B)
Psalm 51:5
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5 Indeed, I was born guilty,
a sinner when my mother conceived me.(A)
Ephesians 2:3
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3 All of us once lived among them in the passions of our flesh, doing the will of flesh and senses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like everyone else,(A)
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Isaiah 23:9
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9 The Lord of hosts has planned it—
to defile the pride of all glory,
to shame all the honored of the earth.(A)
1 Thessalonians 2:12
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12 urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 1:4
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4 For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you,
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Ephesians 3:11
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11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
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Jeremiah 51:29
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29 The land trembles and writhes,
for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand,
to make the land of Babylon a desolation,
without inhabitant.(A)
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