Ephesians 1:5
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Context
This verse from Ephesians Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. The doxological opening praises God who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places — chosen, predestined, adopted, redeemed, forgiven. The mystery of his will is to unite all things in Christ. Paul's prayer: that …
Other Translations
having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
having foreordained us to the adoption of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,
As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,
Cross References
Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide of my youth?
But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage …
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the …
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured …
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that …
The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented …
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them …
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that …