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Ephesians 1:5 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 1 · verse 5 · King James Version
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,Ephesians 1:5 · King James Version
Ephesians 1:5 in context
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Cross references
- Romans 8:29-30
- Ephesians 1:11
- Galatians 4:5-6
- John 1:12
- 1 John 3:1
- Romans 8:14-17
- Galatians 3:26
- Romans 8:23
Key words (Strong's)
- predestinatedproorizōto predetermine, decide beforehand, in the NT of God decreeing from eternity, to…G4309 →
- accordingkatadown from, through out, according to, toward, alongG2596 →
- childrenyhiothesiaadoption, adoption as sons, that relationship which God was pleased to establish between…G5206 →
- pleasureeudokiawill, choice, good will, kindly intent, benevolence, delight, pleasure, satisfaction…G2107 →
- himselfautoshimself, herself, themselves, itself, he, she, it, the sameG846 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
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