Romans 9:11-12

New Living Translation

¹¹But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes; ¹²he calls people, but not according to their good or bad works.) She was told, “Your older son will serve your younger son.”^[a]

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9:12 Gen 25:23.

Romans 9:11-12

New International Version

¹¹Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad^(A)—in order that God’s purpose^(B) in election might stand: ¹²not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”^[a]^(C)