Romans 8:29

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G3754} whom{G3739} he did foreknow{G4267}{(G5656)}, he{G4309} also{G2532} did predestinate{G4309}{(G5656)} to be conformed{G4832} to the image{G1504} of his{G846} Son{G5207}, that{G1519} he{G846} might be{G1511}{(G5750)} the firstborn{G4416} among{G1722} many{G4183} brethren{G80}.
KJV with Strongs
(29) Because those whom He knew beforehand, He also preordained to conform to the image of His Son, unto Him being The Firstborn in many brothers.
The F.O.G
[29] For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
because whom He did foreknow, He also did fore-appoint, conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be first-born among many brethren;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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