The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

Ephesians 1:4-5
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even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us [1] for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,

Footnotes

[1] 1:5 Or before him in love, having predestined us

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