Romans 9:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)12 For even before the twins were born, and therefore had not done anything good or bad, Rebecca was told [Gen. 25:23], “The older one [i.e., Esau] will serve the younger one [i.e., Jacob].” This was so that God’s purpose of choosing and calling [whomever He wanted to] might prevail, instead of [it depending on] what a person did. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 It was said to her that the elder [son] should serve the younger [son]. [Gen. 25:21-23.] See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. See the chapterCommon English Bible12 It wasn’t because of what was done but because of God’s call. This was said to her: “The older child will be a slave to the younger one”. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version12 and not because of deeds, but because of a calling, it was said to her: "The elder shall serve the younger." See the chapter |