Romans 9:8
That is, They who are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
Webster Bible
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In Context
9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.
Cross References
Genesis 31:15Are we not counted by him strangers; for he hath sold us, and hath quite consumed also our money.
Psalms 87:6The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
Romans 4:11And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith, which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they are not circumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also;
Galatians 3:26For ye are all children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
1 John 3:1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
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 →