Romans 8:29

Because those whom he foreknew he also foreordained to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Text-Critical English NT

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 all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.

30And those whom he foreordained, 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

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

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

John 17:22I have given them the glory that yoʋ gave me, so that they may be one, just 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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