Ephesians 1:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ephesians 1:5

BSB

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

AKJV

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

CPDV

He has predestined us to adoption as sons, through Jesus Christ, in himself, according to the purpose of his will,

ERV

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

NHEB

having predestined us for adoption as children through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his desire,

SMT

Having determined us beforehand for adoption as a son by Jesus Christ to him, according to benevolence of his will,

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ephesians 1:5

HavingpredestinatedG4309Verb usG2248 untoG1519PrepositiontheadoptionofchildrenG5206Noun Feminine byG1223Preposition JesusG2424Noun Masculine ChristG5547Adjective toG1519Preposition himselfG846 accordingG2596PrepositiontothegoodpleasureG2107Noun FeminineofhisG846 willG2307Noun Neuter

Commentary for Ephesians 1:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ephesians 1:5

Summary

God predestined adoption into divine family

Event

Paul explains divine adoption

Estimated Time Period

c. 60-62 AD