Romans 8:29

Because whom he did foreknow, he did also predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren:

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

28But we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to his purpose.

30and whom He did foreknow, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them He also glorified.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:50For whosoever may do the will of my Father who is in the heavens, the same is my brother, and my sister, and my mother.

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

John 17:22And I have given unto them the glory which thou hast given unto me; in order 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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