⁵ So too, at the present time there is a remnant^(A) chosen by grace.^(B)

²⁷ Isaiah cries out concerning Israel:

⁵ he^[a] predestined^(A) us for adoption to sonship^[b](B) through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure^(C) and will— ⁶ to the praise of his glorious grace,^(D) which he has freely given us in the One he loves.^(E)

¹¹ Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad^(A)—in order that God’s purpose^(B) in election might stand:

⁶ And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works;^(A) if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

⁷ What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain.^(B) The elect among them did, but the others were hardened,^(C)

²⁸ As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies^(A) for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,^(B)