“adoption” in the Douay-Rheims Bible
The word adoption appears 5 times in the Douay-Rheims Bible. The first 5 matching verses are shown below.
- Romans 8:15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again in fear: but you have received the spirit of adoption of sons, whereby we cry: Abba (Father).
- Romans 8:23 And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit: even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body.
- Romans 9:4 Who are Israelites: to whom belongeth the adoption as of children and the glory and the testament and the giving of the law and the service of God and the promises:
- Galatians 4:5 That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.
- Ephesians 1:5 Who hath predestinated us unto the adoption of children through Jesus Christ unto himself: according to the purpose of his will: