Eph.1.5

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Eph.1.5

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

Eph.1.5

Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!)

Eph.1.5

he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will--

Eph.1.5

having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,

Eph.1.5

His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. And this gave him great pleasure.