Parallel Bible results for "ephesians 1:5"

Ephesians 1:5

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5 God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his children - this was his pleasure and purpose.
5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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