Romans 9:8
That is, the children of the flesh are not the children of God. But the children of the promise are regarded as descendants.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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In Context
9For this is the word of promise: “At this time I will come, and a son will be given to Sarah.”
Cross References
Genesis 31:15Are we not treated by him as foreigners? For he has sold us and has also completely devoured our money.
Psalms 87:6Yahweh writes in the census book of the nations, 1 “This one was born there.” Selah 1
Romans 4:11Abraham received the sign of circumcision. This was a seal of the righteousness of the faith that he had already possessed when he was in uncircumcision. The result of this sign was that he became the father of all those who believe, even if they are in uncircumcision. This means that righteousness will be counted for them.
Galatians 3:26For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
1 John 3:1See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God, and this is what we are. For this reason, the world does not know us, because it did not know him. + 3:1 Some older versions leave out, and this is what we are .
Matthew Henry on Romans 9:7-14
The Divine Sovereignty. ( a. d. 58.) 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son. 10 And not only this; but when… Read the whole commentary →