Verse Comparison: Ephesians 1:4
American Standard Version
even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love:
Amplified® Bible
Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, {even} above reproach, before Him in love.
Contemporary English Version
Before the world was created, God had Christ choose us to live with him and to be his holy and innocent and loving people.
Darby English Version
according as he has chosen us in him before [the] world's foundation, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love;
Good News Bible
Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love
International Standard Version
just as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love
King James Version
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
New American Standard Bible
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love
New International Version
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love
New King James Version
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would attain holiness and blamelessness before Him In love
Young's Literal Translation
according as He did choose us in him before the foundation of the world, for our being holy and unblemished before Him, in love,
