We were also chosen to belong to him. God decided to choose us long ago in keeping with his plan. He works out everything to fit his plan and purpose.

我们也在他里面得了基业；这原是那位随己意行作万事的，照着他旨意所预定的，

我们也在他里面得了基业；这原是那位随己意行万事的上帝照着自己的旨意所预定的，

我们也在他里面得了基业；这原是那位随己意行万事的神照着自己的旨意所预定的，

我们也在基督里被拣选成为祂的子民。这都是按自己旨意行万事的上帝预先定下的计划，

那凭着自己旨意所计划而行万事的，按着他预先所安排的，预定我们在基督里得基业（“得基业”或译：“成为神的产业”），

在基督里，我们也得了继业，是照着那一位的心意而预先定下的，他按着自己旨意的计划来运作万事，

我們也在他裏面得了基業；這原是那位隨己意行、做萬事的，照着他旨意所預定的，

我們也在他裏面得了基業；這原是那位隨己意行萬事的上帝照着自己的旨意所預定的，

我們也在他裏面得了基業；這原是那位隨己意行萬事的神照着自己的旨意所預定的，

我們也在基督裡被揀選成為祂的子民。這都是按自己旨意行萬事的上帝預先定下的計劃，

那憑著自己旨意所計劃而行萬事的，按著他預先所安排的，預定我們在基督裡得基業（“得基業”或譯：“成為神的產業”），

在基督裏、照那按自己旨意之計畫運行萬事者的定旨所豫定的、我們也被分派、做成了上帝的業分，

在基督裡，我們也得了繼業，是照著那一位的心意而預先定下的，他按著自己旨意的計劃來運作萬事，

我儕於彼亦得為業、乃依己旨行萬事者所預定、

惟隨意行萬事者、預定我、因基督、得嗣業、

惟隨己意行萬事之主、循其旨預定我儕因基督而得嗣業、

蓋吾人之得因基督而倖成天主之眾嗣者、實由淵然深識、匠心獨運之天主所預定

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,

In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,

Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

In him we have also received an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will,

In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will,

In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will,

in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;

We have also received an inheritance in Him, predestined according to the purpose of the One who works out everything in agreement with the decision of His will,

In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

In Christ we too have been claimed as God’s own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will

We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will,

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

He has given us new birth so that we might share in what belongs to him. This is a gift that can never be destroyed. It can never spoil or even fade away. It is kept in heaven for you.

The Spirit marks us as God’s own. We can now be sure that someday we will receive all that God has promised. That will happen after God sets all his people completely free. All these things will bring praise to his glory.

That was God’s plan from the beginning. He has fulfilled his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.

So God gave his word when he made his promise. He wanted to make it very clear that his purpose does not change. He wanted those who would receive what was promised to know this.

Before something even happens, I announce how it will end. In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come. I say,‘ My plan will succeed. I will do anything I want to do.’I will send for a man from the east to carry out my plan. From a land far away, he will come like a bird that kills its food. I will bring about what I have said. I will do what I have planned.

So he decided long ago to adopt us. He adopted us as his children with all the rights children have. He did it because of what Jesus Christ has done. It pleased God to do it.

The great gift that God has for us does not depend on the law. If it did, it would no longer depend on the promise. But God gave it to Abraham as a free gift through a promise.

Those who are without blame spend their days in the Lord’ s care. What he has given them will last forever.

to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’

As his children, we will receive all that he has for us. We will share what Christ receives. But we must share in his sufferings if we want to share in his glory.

I haven’t let anyone keep me from telling you everything God wants you to do.

Long ago God planned that Jesus would be handed over to you. With the help of evil people, you put Jesus to death. You nailed him to the cross.

They did what your power and purpose had already decided should happen.

His grace made us right with God. So now we have received the hope of eternal life as God’s children.

We want you to give thanks with joy to the Father. He has made you fit to have what he will give to all his holy people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.

Who can ever understand the Spirit of the Lord? Who can ever give him advice?Did the Lord have to ask anyone to help him understand? Did he have to ask someone to teach him the right way? Who taught him what he knows? Who showed him how to understand?

“ Who can ever know what the Lord is thinking? Or who can ever give him advice?”( Isaiah 40:13)

All these insights come from the Lord who rules over all. His advice is wonderful. His wisdom is glorious.

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.

“ Now I trust God to take care of you. I commit you to the message about his grace. It can build you up. Then you will share in what God plans to give all his people.

Egypt was like a furnace that melts iron down and makes it pure. But the Lord took you and brought you out of Egypt. He wanted you to be his very own people. And that’s exactly what you are.

Your purposes are great. Your acts are mighty. Your eyes see everything people do. You reward each one of them in keeping with their conduct. You do this based on what they have done.

But which of them has ever stood in my courts? Have they been there to see a vision or hear my message? Who has listened and heard my message there?

Work because you know that you will finally receive as a reward what the Lord wants you to have. You are slaves of the Lord Christ.

He poured his grace on us. By giving us great wisdom and understanding,

How terrible for those who say,“ Let God hurry up and do what he says he will. We want to see it happen. Let us see the plan of the Holy One of Israel. We want to know what it is.”

I have good sense and give good advice. I have understanding and power.

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

That is what he will do. He will be dressed in majesty as if it were his royal robe. He will sit as king on his throne. He will also be a priest there. So he will combine the positions of king and priest in himself.’

“ Wisdom and power belong to God. Advice and understanding also belong to him.