Ephesians 1

4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he*1:4,5 Or sight in love. 5 He predestined us for adoption to sonship*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. through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—