Romans 9:11-13

King James Version

¹¹(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

¹²It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

¹³As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

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Romans 9:11-13

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) ¹³Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”^[b]^(D)

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Footnotes

Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
Romans 9:13 Mal. 1:2,3

Romans 9:11-13

New King James Version

¹¹(for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of ^(A)Him who calls), ¹²it was said to her, ^(B)“The older shall serve the younger.” ¹³As it is written, ^(C)“Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.”