[a]He (A)predestined us to (B)adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself, (C)according to the good pleasure of His will,

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  1. Ephesians 1:5 Lit having predestined

he[a] predestined(A) us for adoption to sonship[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure(C) and will—

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  1. Ephesians 1:5 Or sight in love. He
  2. Ephesians 1:5 The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.

He [a](A)made known to us the mystery of His will, (B)according to His good pleasure which He (C)set forth in Him,

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  1. Ephesians 1:9 Lit making known

he[a] made known to us the mystery(A) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed(B) in Christ,

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  1. Ephesians 1:9 Or us with all wisdom and understanding. And he