Ephesians 1:5

5 heb predestinedm us for adoption to sonshipc n through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasureo and will—

b	Or sight in love. 5He
m	ver 11; Ro 8:29, 30
c	The Greek word for adoption to sonship is a legal term referring to the full legal standing of an adopted male heir in Roman culture.
n	See Ro 8:14, 15
o	Lk 12:32; 1 Co 1:21; Col 1:19