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## God predestined us in advance for adoption ##
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AT: “God determined in advance to adopt us”
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## predestined us ##
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AT: "God planned long ago..." (UDB)
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## predestined us ##
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Paul was including himself, the Ephesian church and all believers in Christ in his use of "us." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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## for adoption ##
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"Adoption" refers to being placed in Gods family.
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## through Jesus Christ ##
God brought believers into his family by the work of Jesus Christ.
## he did this…he was pleased…he desired…his glorious grace ##
"he" and "his" refers to God.
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## his beloved one ##
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"God's beloved one." This refers to Jesus Christ.