28 We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. They are the people God called, because that was his plan.

29 God knew them before he made the world. And God chose them to be like his Son. Then Jesus would be the firstborn of many brothers.

30 God planned for them to be like his Son. And those he planned to be like his Son, he also called. And those he called, he also made right with him. And those he made right, he also glorified.