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# God chose us beforehand for adoption
The word "us" refers to Paul, the Ephesian church, and all believers in Christ. Alternate translation: "God planned long ago to adopt us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
# God chose us beforehand
"God chose us ahead of time" or "God chose us long ago"
# for adoption as sons
Here "adoption" refers to becoming part of God's family. Here the word "sons" refers to males and females. Alternate translation: "to be adopted as his children" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations]])
# through Jesus Christ
God brought believers into his family by the work of Jesus Christ.
# his will
"God's will"