Parallel Verses
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:
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.
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.
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.
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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Context Readings
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
28 But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose. 29 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: 30 and whom He did foreknow, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them He also glorified.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:2
God did not cast away his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says in Elijah, how he makes intercession to God against Israel?
1 Corinthians 15:49
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we must also bear the image of the heavenly.
Ephesians 1:11
in whom we were also chosen by lot, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things within us according to the counsel of his own will;
Philippians 3:21
who will transform the body of our humility, similitudinous to the body of his own glory, according to the energy by which he is able indeed to subdue all things to himself.
1 Peter 1:2
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto 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 beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he may be made manifest, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.
Matthew 25:40
And the King responding will say unto them, Truly I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did these things to one of the least of these my brethren, you did them unto me.
John 17:16
They are not of the world, as I am not of the world.
Ephesians 1:4-5
as he elected us in himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless in his presence.
1 Peter 1:20
foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but having been made manifest at the last of the times for the sake of you,
Matthew 7:23
Then I will confess unto them that I never knew you: depart from me, ye who work iniquity.
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever may do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.
John 17:19
and I sanctify myself in their behalf, in order that they may also be sanctified through the truth.
John 17:22-23
And I have given unto them the glory which thou hast given unto me; in order that they may be one, as we are one;
John 17:26
I made known thy name to them, and will make it known; in order that the love with which thou didst love me may be in them, and I in them.
John 20:17
Jesus says to her, Cling not to me; for I have not ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.
Romans 9:23
and in order that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared unto glory?
Romans 13:14
but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the lust of the flesh.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak the wisdom of God having been hidden in a mystery, which God predestinated before the ages unto our glory:
Ephesians 4:24
and to put on the new man, who has been created in harmony with God in the righteousness and holiness of the truth.
Colossians 1:15-18
who is the image of the invisible God, being the first begotten of all creation,
2 Timothy 1:9
the one having saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the eternal times,
2 Timothy 2:19
The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.
Hebrews 1:5-6
For to which one of the angels at any time did he say, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? and again, I will be unto him a Father, and he shall be unto me a Son?
Hebrews 2:11-15
For both the one sanctifying and they who are sanctified are all of one: on account of which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstbegotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To the one loving us with divine love, and having washed us from our sins in His own blood,
Revelation 13:8
And all those who dwell upon the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life of the Lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world, will worship him.