Rom 8:29-30, Eph 1:4-5, 11-12, 2Th 2:13 | ESV | STEP | For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son , in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers .

Romans 8:29-30

29 For those whom he ^aforeknew he also ^bpredestined ^cto be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be ^dthe firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also ^ejustified, and those whom he justified he also ^fglorified.

Ephesians 1:4-5

4 ^geven as he ^hchose us in him ⁱbefore the foundation of the world, that we should be ^jholy and blameless before him. In love 5 ^khe predestined us ^{▼▼Or before him in love, having predestined us} for ^madoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, ⁿaccording to the purpose of his will,

Ephesians 1:11-12

11 In him we have obtained ^oan inheritance, ^phaving been predestined ^qaccording to the purpose of him who works all things according to ^rthe counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be ^sto the praise of his glory.

2 Thessalonians 2:13

Stand Firm

13 But ^twe ought always to give thanks to God for you, ^ubrothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you ^vas the firstfruits ^{▼▼Some manuscripts chose you from the beginning} ^xto be saved, ^ythrough sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.