Ephesians 1:5

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⁵ he predestined us [1] for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,

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⁵ he [2] predestined us for adoption to sonship [3] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-

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[1] 1:5 Or before him in love, having predestined us

[2] 1:5 Or "sight in love. " 5"He"

[3] 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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