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Ephesians 1:5-7
Good News Translation
Ephesians 1:5-7
Good News Translation
5 God[a] had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children—this was his pleasure and purpose. 6 Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son! 7 (A)For by the blood of Christ[b] we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven. How great is the grace of God,
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- Ephesians 1:5 before him. Because of his love God; or before him, and to live in love. God.
- Ephesians 1:7 by the blood of Christ; or by the sacrificial death of Christ.
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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