Ephesians 1:5-6

5 he[a] predestined us for adoption to sonship[b] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

Cross References 5

  • 1. ver 11; Romans 8:29,30
  • 2. S Romans 8:14,15
  • 3. Luke 12:32; 1 Corinthians 1:21; Colossians 1:19
  • 4. ver 12,14
  • 5. Matthew 3:17

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or "sight in love. " 5"He"
  • [b]. 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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