Romans 8:29

English Standard Version

29 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. (Ro 9:23; Ro 11:2; 1Co 2:7; 1Co 15:49; Eph 1:5; Eph 1:11; Php 3:21; Col 1:15; Col 1:18; Col 3:10; Heb 1:6; 1Pe 1:2; 1Jo 3:2; Re 1:5) 

New International Version

29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 

New International Reader’s Version

29 God planned that those he had chosen would become like his Son. In that way, Christ will be the first and most honoured among many brothers and sisters. 

King James Version

29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 

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