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The Book of Ephesians, Chapter 1, Verse 5

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Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
King James Version
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
American Standard Version
to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:
New English Translation
Now the church is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.
World English Bible
having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,
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In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
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Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
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That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; [even] in him:
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In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
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That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
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In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
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Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
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Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
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Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;