⁵ So, too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

²⁷ And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, “Though the number of the children of Israel were like the sand of the sea, only a remnant of them will be saved,^(A)

⁵ He destined us^[a] for adoption as his children^[b] through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,^{(A) 6} to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.

¹¹ even before they had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose of election might continue,

⁶ But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.^[a](A)

⁷ What then? Israel has not achieved what it was pursuing. The elect have achieved it, but the rest were hardened,^(B)

²⁸ As regards the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their ancestors,