8:29: For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. 30: And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.
The bolded part seems to imply a limited number. Maybe the Apostles or early Christians?
Becky