Because whom he has foreknown, he has also predestinated [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, so that he should be [the] firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29
For both he that sanctifies and those sanctified [are] all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Hebrews 2:11
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John 20:20, Hebrews 2:11Lord Jesus, we rejoice that Thou
John 17:13, Hebrews 2:11Shouldst find in us delight;
John 17:17-19, Hebrews 2:11As sanctified, Thy brethren now
John 17:26, Hebrews 2:11Are precious in Thy sight.
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Luke 24:37-39, Genesis 45:4Thy love all distance must remove,
Luke 24:39,40, Genesis 45:4And draw us near to Thee;
2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 John 3:24And by the Spirit now we prove
2 Corinthians 3:17, 1 John 4:18The love that sets us free.
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Romans 8:29, Hebrews 2:11Thy many brethren gladly own
Romans 8:29, Revelation 1:5Thy Firstborn's place is Thine;
Colossians 1:18, Hebrews 3:6Its rights belong to Thee alone,
2 Corinthians 4:6, Hebrews 3:3And there Thy glories shine.
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Colossians 3:15, 2 Samuel 19:14Thou dost our hearts as one unite
2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 1:17To own Thee, Lord, supreme;
Song of Songs 2:3,4, Psalms 27:4Thy beauties fill our raptured sight,
1 Peter 1:11, James 2:1Thyself our glorious theme.