Eph 1:5, 2Th 1:11 | ESV | STEP | he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ , according to the purpose of his will ,

Ephesians 1:5

5 ^ahe predestined us ^{▼▼Or before him in love, having predestined us} for ^cadoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, ^daccording to the purpose of his will,

2 Thessalonians 1:11

11 To this end we ^ealways pray for you, that our God may ^fmake you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every ^gwork of faith by his power,