Ephesians 1:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him.(A) In love 5 he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will,(B) 6 for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved.(C)
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Ephesians 1:4-6
English Standard Version
4 (A)even as he (B)chose us in him (C)before the foundation of the world, that we should be (D)holy and blameless before him. In love 5 (E)he predestined us[a] for (F)adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, (G)according to the purpose of his will, 6 (H)to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in (I)the Beloved.
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- Ephesians 1:5 Or before him in love, 5 having predestined us
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