Ephesians 1:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
World English Bible (WEB)
Having predestinated{G4309}{(G5660)} us{G2248} unto{G1519} the adoption of children{G5206} by{G1223} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547} to{G1519} himself{G846}, according{G2596} to the good pleasure{G2107} of his{G846} will{G2307},
KJV with Strongs
(5) He preordained us for adoption as sons through ישוע Yeshua Mashiach for Himself according to His delightful will.
The F.O.G
[5] From the very beginning, יהוה destined us to be His adopted children through Jesus the Messiah—this was His pleasure and purpose.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
having foreordained us to the adoption of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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