Devine Scripture

Ephesians 1:5

Ephesians chapter 1 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

Context

v.4even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:

v.5This passage

v.6to the praise of the glory of his grace, which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 1:11

    in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

  • Matthew 11:26

    yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.

  • Romans 8:14

    For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

  • Jeremiah 3:4

    Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My Father, thou art the guide of my youth?

  • Romans 8:29

    For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

  • Romans 8:23

    And not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for our adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.