For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Romans 9:11 in context
Romans 9:8–14
8
That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as heirs.
9
For this is a word of promise: “At the appointed time I will come, and Sarah will have a son.”
10
Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
11
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For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,†
12
it was said to her, “The elder will serve the younger.”
13
Even as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
14
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- NU puts the phrase “not of works, but of him who calls” at the beginning of verse 12 instead of the end of verse 11.
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