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Romans 9:9-12
Good News Translation
Romans 9:9-12
Good News Translation
9 (A)For God's promise was made in these words: “At the right time[a] I will come back, and Sarah will have a son.”
10 And this is not all. For Rebecca's two sons had the same father, our ancestor Isaac. 11-12 (B)But in order that the choice of one son might be completely the result of God's own purpose, God said to her, “The older will serve the younger.” He said this before they were born, before they had done anything either good or bad; so God's choice was based on his call, and not on anything they had done.
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- Romans 9:9 At the right time; or At this time next year.
Romans 9:9-11
New International Version
Romans 9:9-11
New International Version
9 For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”[a](A)
10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac.(B) 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad(C)—in order that God’s purpose(D) in election might stand:
Footnotes
- Romans 9:9 Gen. 18:10,14
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