Ephesians 1:4
Douay-Rheims
As he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and unspotted in his sight in charity.
George Leo Haydock
As by his eternal decree, according to the purpose of his good will and pleasure, he hath made choice of us to be his adoptive sons, and predestinated us to be saved and glorified by the merits and grace of his beloved Son, our Redeemer, without any merits of ours to the glorious praise and riches of his grace, by which he hath made us abound in all wisdom and true prudence. (Witham) [For additional comments on verses 6 and 8, see the Notes section, below.]
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1849 · Ephesians 1:4
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