Romans 9:11
(Though they were not yet born, and had done nothing good or evil, in order that the purpose of God according to his choice might stand, not because of works, but because of him who calls;)
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
10And not only this; but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our father Isaac;
12It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Cross References
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose.
Ephesians 1:4Just as he has chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him. In love
Ephesians 2:3Among them we all lived in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, like the others.
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 →