Ephesians 1:4
The apostle Paul writing (God speaking via scripture...The Word), telling the brethren that they were chosen before creation.

Wycliffe Bible of 1384: Poul, the apostle of Jhesu Crist, bi the wille of God, to alle seyntis that ben at Effesie, and to the feithful men in Jhesu Crist

King James Bible of 1611: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

NAS Bible of 1960: just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love...

NIV Bible 1973-78For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love...

(posted 28 December 2003)

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