Ephesians 1:5

predestinated. foreordained. Greek. proorizo. See Acts 4:28; Romans 8:29.

unto, to. Greek. eis. App-104.

adoption of children. Greek. huiothesia. See Romans 8:15. Compare App-108.

according to. Greek. kata. App-104.

good pleasure. Greek. eudokia. See Romans 10:1.

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