Verse Comparison: Ephesians 1:5
American Standard Version
having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Amplified® Bible
For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]--
Darby English Version
having marked us out beforehand for adoption through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
International Standard Version
he predestined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, according to the pleasure of his will,
King James Version
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Young's Literal Translation
having foreordained us to the adoption of sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will,