Parallel Verses
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.
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;
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, -
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
Interlinear
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
28 But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to those who are called according to his purpose. 29 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. 30 But whom he predestinated, those also he called: and whom he called, those also he justified: but whom he justified, those also he glorified.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 11:2
God hath not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession with God against Israel, saying,
1 Corinthians 15:49
And as we have borne the image of the earthly, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.
Ephesians 1:11
in whom also we have obtained our inheritance, predestinated according to the purpose of him who effectually worketh all things according to the counsel of his own will:
Philippians 3:21
who shall transform our body of humiliation, that it may be conformed to his body of glory, according to the effectual working of him who is able to subdue even all things to himself.
1 Peter 1:2
elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by sanctification of the Spirit, that they might be brought to the obedience, and sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ: grace unto you and peace be multiplied.
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all with face unveiled, beholding the glory of the Lord [reflected] as in a mirror, according to the same image, receive a transformation from glory into glory, as by the Lord, the Spirit.
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet evident what we shall be: but we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.
Matthew 25:40
And the king answering shall say to them, Verily I tell you, for as much as ye have done it to one of these my brethren, the very least of them, ye have done it unto me.
John 17:16
They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.
Ephesians 1:4-5
as he hath elected us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love:
1 Peter 1:20
who was indeed predestined before the foundation of the world, but manifested in these last times for us,
Matthew 7:23
And then will I profess unto them, that I never knew you: depart from me, ye workers of 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 them I devote myself, that they also might be sanctified by the truth.
John 17:22-23
And I have given them the glory, which thou hast given me; that they may be one, even as we are one:
John 17:26
And I have made known to them thy name, and will make it known: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
John 20:17
Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I have not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and tell them, I am ascending to my Father, and your Father; to my God, and your God.
Romans 9:23
and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy which 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 gratify its passions.
1 Corinthians 2:7
but we speak the wisdom of God, which had been hid in mystery, which God predestined before the worlds were, for our glory:
Ephesians 4:24
and put on the new man, which is created godlike, in righteousness and true holiness.
Colossians 1:15-18
Who is the image of the invisible God, the prime author of all creation:
2 Timothy 1:9
who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before time had a beginning;
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
Hebrews 1:5-6
For to which of the angels ever said he, "My Son art thou, I have to-day 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 sanctifies, and they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, and first-born from the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth: to him who loved us, and washed us from our sins by his blood,
Revelation 13:8
And all the inhabitants who dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.