Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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;
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 And we know, that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he foreknew, he also predestinated, conformable to the image of his Son, that he might be the first-born among many brethren. 30 And whom he predestinated, 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 hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Elijah? how he pleadeth with God against Israel,
1 Corinthians 15:49
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Ephesians 1:11
In him through whom we also have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him that worketh all things after the counsel of his own will,
Philippians 3:21
Who will transform our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, acccording to the mighty working, whereby he is able even to subject all things to himself.
1 Peter 1:2
Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect (according to the fore-knowledge of God the Father) thro' sanctification of the Spirit unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ. Grace and peace be multiplied to you.
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all with unveiled face, beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image, from glory to glory, as by the Spirit of the Lord.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know, when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
Matthew 25:40
And the king shall answer and say to them, Verily I say to you, Inasmuch as ye did it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it to me.
John 17:16
They are not of the world, as I am not of the world.
Ephesians 1:4-5
As he hath chosen us through him, before the foundation of the world, that we might be holy and blameless before him in love,
1 Peter 1:20
Who verily was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was manifested in these last times for you,
Matthew 7:23
And then will I declare to them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Matthew 12:50
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, the same is my brother and sister and mother.
John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also may be sanctified thro' the truth.
John 17:22-23
And the glory which thou hast given me, I have given them, that they may be one, as we are one:
John 17:26
And I have declared to them thy name, and will declare it, that the love wherewith thou hast loved me, may be in them, and I in them.
John 20:17
She turning, saith to him, Rabboni; that is, Master. Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brethren and say to them, I ascend to my Father and your Father, and to my God and your God.
Romans 9:23
And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, whom he had before prepared for glory?
Romans 13:14
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the desires thereof.
1 Corinthians 2:7
which God ordained before the world for our glory;
Ephesians 4:24
And to put on the new man, which is created after God, in righteousness and true holiness.
Colossians 1:15-18
Who is the image of the invisible God, the first begotten of every creature.
2 Timothy 1:9
not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began;
2 Timothy 2:19
But the foundation of God standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.
Hebrews 1:5-6
For to which of the angels did he ever say, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
Hebrews 2:11-15
For both he that sanctifieth, and all they that are sanctified, are of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, I will declare thy name to my brethren;
Revelation 1:5-6
And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first begotten from the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth:
Revelation 13:8
And all that dwell upon the earth will worship him, whose name is not written in the book of life of the Lamb, who was slain, from the foundation of the world.