Ephesians 1 5
He decided in advance to adopt us as his children, working through Jesus Christ to bring us to himself. He was happy to do this because this is what he wanted.
Compare with other 3 random translations
GW Ephesians 1:5Because of his love he had already decided to adopt us through Jesus Christ. He freely chose to do this
ASV Ephesians 1:5having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
NCV Ephesians 1:5Because of his love, God had already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased him,