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Ephesians 1:5-7
Common English Bible
Ephesians 1:5-7
Common English Bible
5 God destined us to be his adopted children through Jesus Christ because of his love. This was according to his goodwill and plan 6 and to honor his glorious grace that he has given to us freely through the Son whom he loves. 7 We have been ransomed through his Son’s blood, and we have forgiveness for our failures based on his overflowing grace,
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Ephesians 1:5-7
New International Version
Ephesians 1:5-7
New International Version
5 he[a] predestined(A) us for adoption to sonship[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(C) and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace,(D) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.(E) 7 In him we have redemption(F) through his blood,(G) the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches(H) of God’s grace
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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