knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election,

Being conscious, my brothers, dear to God, that you have been marked out by God's purpose;

εξευροντες, αδελφοι ηγαπημενοι υπο Θεου, την εκλογην σας,

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.

We know, brothers loved by God, that you are chosen,