## translationWords

* [[en:tw:adoption]]
* [[en:tw:beloved]]
* [[en:tw:glory]]
* [[en:tw:grace]]
* [[en:tw:praise]]

## translationNotes

* **God predestined us in advance for adoption ** - “God determined in advance to adopt us”
* **predestined us** - "God planned long ago..." (UDB)
* **predestined us** - Paul was including himself, the Ephesian church and all believers in Christ in his use of "us". (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_inclusive]])
* **for adoption** - "adoption" refers to being placed in God’s family.
* **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.
* **his beloved one ** - "God's beloved one." This refers to Jesus Christ.