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- **God predestined us in advance for adoption ** - AT: “God determined in advance to adopt us”
- predestined us - AT: "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.