Ephesians 1:5

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

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

English Standard Version

he predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will,

Catholic Public Domain Version

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