preordained
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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. 30And those whom he predestined, he also called. And those whom he called, he also justified. And those whom he justified, he also glorified.
11In him, we too are called to our portion, having been predestined in accord with the plan of the One who accomplishes all things by the counsel of his will.
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, in Christ, 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.
5He has predestined us to adoption as sons, through Jesus Christ, in himself, according to the purpose of his will,
9The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance.
21And does not the potter have the authority over the clay to make, from the same material, indeed, one vessel unto honor, yet truly another unto disgrace?
23This man, under the definitive plan and foreknowledge of God, was delivered by the hands of the unjust, afflicted, and put to death.
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.
20foreknown, certainly, before the foundation of the world, and made manifest in these latter times for your sake.
23so that he might reveal the wealth of his glory, within these vessels of mercy, which he has prepared unto glory?
11when the children had not yet been born, and had not yet done anything good or bad (such that the purpose of God might be based on their choice),
22What if God, wanting to reveal his wrath and to make his power known, endured, with much patience, vessels deserving wrath, fit to be destroyed,
16Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.