Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Because whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be of similar nature of the form of his Son, in order for him to be the firstborn son among many brothers.
New American Standard Bible
For those whom He
King James Version
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Holman Bible
For those He foreknew He also predestined
International Standard Version
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that the Son might be the firstborn among many brothers.
American Standard Version
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
Amplified
For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
An Understandable Version
For [that class of] persons whom God knew beforehand He also predetermined to become conformed to the [spiritual] likeness of His Son, so that He could be the firstborn One among [His] many brothers [i.e., so He could be the preeminent example to all His followers. See Heb. 2:11].
Anderson New Testament
For those whom he foreknew, he predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren:
Bible in Basic English
Because those of whom he had knowledge before they came into existence, were marked out by him to be made like his Son, so that he might be the first among a band of brothers:
Common New Testament
For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for whom he before approv'd, he predispos'd to follow the example of his son, who was to conduct them all as their elder brother;
Darby Translation
Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brethren.
Godbey New Testament
Because whom he did foreknow, he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:
Goodspeed New Testament
For those whom he had marked out from the first he predestined to be made like his Son, so that he should be the eldest of many brothers;
John Wesley New Testament
For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated, conformable to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren.
Julia Smith Translation
For whom he before knew, he also before determined of the form of the image of his Son, for him to be first born in many brethren.
King James 2000
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because [those] whom he foreknew, he also predestined [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be the firstborn among many brothers.
Modern King James verseion
For whom He foreknew, He also predestinated to be conformed to the image of His Son, for Him to be the First-born among many brothers.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.
Moffatt New Testament
For he decreed of old that those whom he predestined should share the likeness of his Son ??that he might be the firstborn of a great brotherhood.
Montgomery New Testament
For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, so that he might be the eldest of a great brotherhood;
NET Bible
because those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
New Heart English Bible
For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Noyes New Testament
For he determined beforehand that those whom he foreknew should be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Sawyer New Testament
For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he may be a first-born among many brothers;
The Emphasized Bible
For, whom he fore-approved, he also fore-appointed to be conformed unto the image of his Son, that he might be firstborn among many brethren, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For whom he foreknew, he predestinated also to a conformity with the image of his Son, that he might be the first-begotten among many brethren.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For those whom God chose from the first he also destined from the first to be transformed into likeness to his Son, so that his Son might be the eldest among many Brothers.
Webster
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren.
Weymouth New Testament
For those whom He has known beforehand He has also pre-destined to bear the likeness of His Son, that He might be the Eldest in a vast family of brothers;
Williams New Testament
For those on whom He set His heart beforehand He marked off as His own to be made like His Son, that He might be the eldest of many brothers;
World English Bible
For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Worrell New Testament
because whom He foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brethren.
Worsley New Testament
for those whom he foreknew, He also predetermined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that He might be as the first-born among many brethren: and whom He before ordained, these He also called;
Youngs Literal Translation
because whom He did foreknow, He also did fore-appoint, conformed to the image of His Son, that he might be first-born among many brethren;
Themes
Adoption » Saints predestinated unto
Birthright » An honorable title
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ, character of » Saints are conformed to
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Conformity » Who is predestined to be conformed to the image of jesus Christ
Election » Of saints, is » According to the foreknowledge of God
Election » Of saints, is » To conformity with Christ
Christ, our example » Saints predestinated to follow
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Firstborn » Birthright of the » Honorable distinction of
the First-born » Illustrative of » The dignity, &c of Christ
Foreordained plan » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
Glory » Who the lord glorifies
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
Holiness » The character of Christ, the standard of
Holiness » Saints » Elected to
Image » Figurative » Regenerated into
Justification » Who shall be justified
Justification » Those that are justified
New Birth » Produces » Likeness to Christ
Plan foreordained » Based upon the foreknowledge of God
Predestination » Who God predestines
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose. 29 Because whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be of similar nature of the form of his Son, in order for him to be the firstborn son among many brothers. 30 And whom he predestined, these he also called, and whom he called, these he also made righteous, and whom he made righteous, these he also glorified.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:2
God did not thrust away his people whom he foreknew. Or know ye not what the scripture tells by Elijah? How he encounters God about Israel.
1 Corinthians 15:49
And just as we have worn the form of the earthly, we will also wear the form of the heavenly.
Ephesians 1:11
in him in whom also we obtained an inheritance. Having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the deliberation of his will.
Philippians 3:21
who will transform the body of our lowliness, in order for it to become similar in form to the body of his glory, according to the working of his power even to subject all things to himself.
1 Peter 1:2
chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you, and peace be multiplied.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face seeing by reflection the glory of Lord, are transformed into the same likeness from glory to glory, just as from the Spirit of Lord.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet made known what we will be. But we know that whenever he is made known we will be like him, because we will see him as he is.
Jeremiah 1:5
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou came forth out of the womb I sanctified thee. I have appointed thee a prophet to the nations.
Matthew 25:40
And having answered, the King will say to them, Truly I say to you, inasmuch as ye did it to one of these my brothers, the least, ye did it to me.
John 17:16
They are not of the world just as I am not of the world.
Ephesians 1:4-5
Just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, for us to be holy and unblemished before him in love.
1 Peter 1:20
who was indeed foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in the last times because of you.
Exodus 33:12
And Moses said to LORD, See, thou say to me, Bring up this people, and thou have not let me know whom thou will send with me. Yet thou have said, I know thee by name, and thou have also found favor in my sight.
Exodus 33:17
And LORD said to Moses, I will do this thing also that thou have spoken, for thou have found favor in my sight, and I know thee by name.
Psalm 1:6
For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 89:27
I also will make him first-born, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Matthew 7:23
And then I will profess to them, I never acknowledged you. Depart from me, ye who work lawlessness.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father in the heavens, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.
John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, so that they may also themselves be sanctified in truth.
John 17:22-23
And I, the glory that thou have given me, I have given to them, so that they may be one, just as we are one,
John 17:26
And I made known to them thy name, and I will make it known, so that the love that thou loved me may be in them, and I in them.
John 20:17
Jesus says to her, Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Romans 9:23
and that he might make known the wealth of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he previously prepared for glory,
Romans 13:14
But clothe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no forethought for lusts of the flesh.
1 Corinthians 2:7
But we speak a wisdom of God in a hidden mystery, which God predestined before the ages for our glory,
Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new man according to God, the man who was created in righteousness and piety of the truth.
Colossians 1:15-18
who is an image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
2 Timothy 1:9
Who saved us and who called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, Lord knows those who are his, and, Let every man who names the name of Lord keep away from unrighteousness.
Hebrews 1:5-6
For to which of the heavenly agents did he ever say, Thou are my Son, today I have begotten thee? And again, I will be to him for a Father, and he will be to me for a Son?
Hebrews 2:11-15
For both he who sanctifies and those being sanctified are all of one, because of which reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and washed us from our sins by his blood
Revelation 13:8
And all who dwell upon the earth will worship it, whose name has not been written in the book of life of the Lamb who was killed from the foundation of the world.