Ephesians 1:5
King James VersionSource notes
“Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,”
Context
2Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3Blessed the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly in Christ:
4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;