Romans 9:12-14
New Testament for Everyone
12 not because of works but because of the one who calls—it was said to her, “the elder shall serve the younger.” 13 As the Bible says, “I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau.”
God’s purpose and justice
14 So what are we going to say? Is God unjust? Certainly not!
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Romans 9:12-14
New International Version
12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[a](A) 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”[b](B)
Footnotes
- Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
- Romans 9:13 Mal. 1:2,3
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