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Ephesians 1:4-6
New Matthew Bible
Ephesians 1:4-6
New Matthew Bible
4 accordingly as he had chosen us in him before the foundation of the world was laid, to be holy and without blame before him through love. 5 And he predestined us through Jesus Christ to be his heirs, in accordance with his pleasure and will, 6 to the praise of the glory of the grace with which he has made us accepted in the Beloved,
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Ephesians 1:4-6
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Ephesians 1:4-6
New International Version
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— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace,(H) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.(I)
Footnotes
- 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.
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