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.
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;
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:
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,