Romans 8:29

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 and sisters.

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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

28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him – those who have received the call in accordance with his purpose.

30And those whom God destined for this he also called; and those whom he called he also pronounced righteous; and those whom he pronounced righteous he also brought to glory.

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Cross References

Psalms 1:6For the way of the righteous is dear to the Lord, but the way of the wicked will end in ruin.

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

John 17:16They do not belong to the world, even as I do not belong to the world.

John 17:22I have given them the honor which you have given me, so that they may be one as we 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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