Romans 8:29

For those whom he foreknew, he also predestined, in conformity with the image of his Son, so that he might be the Firstborn among many brothers.

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In The 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.

In Context

28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.

30And those whom he predestined, he also called. And those whom he called, he also justified. And those whom he justified, he also glorified.

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Cross References

Exodus 33:12Then Moses said to the Lord: “You instruct me to lead this people away, and you do not reveal to me whom you will send with me, particularly since you have said: ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor before me.’

Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the just. And the path of the impious will pass away.

Jeremiah 1:5“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. And before you went forth from the womb, I sanctified you. And I made you a prophet to the nations.”

Matthew 12:50For anyone who does the will of my Father, who is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”

John 17:16They are not of the world, just as I also am not of the world.

John 17:22And the glory that you have given to me, I have given to them, so that they may be one, just as we also are one.

Matthew Henry on Romans 8:27-29

The Believer's Privileges. ( a. d. 58.) 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.… Read the whole commentary →

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