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⁴just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity. ⁵He has predestined us to adoption as sons, through Jesus Christ, in himself, according to the purpose of his will,

²⁹For 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.

⁷So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them?

⁴⁴No one is able to come to me, unless the Father, who has sent me, has drawn him. And I will raise him up on the last day.

⁴⁸Then the Gentiles, upon hearing this, were gladdened, and they were glorifying the Word of the Lord. And as many as believed were preordained to eternal life.

³⁷All that the Father gives to me shall come to me. And whoever comes to me, I will not cast out.

¹Paul, a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in accord with the faith of God’s elect and in acknowledgment of the truth which is accompanied by piety,

¹³He has also called you into truth through our Gospel, unto the acquisition of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁹who has freed us and has called us to his holy vocation, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus, before the ages of time.

⁴just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy and immaculate in his sight, in charity.