Romans 9:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Even as it is said, I had love for Jacob, but for Esau I had hate.

Cross References

Genesis 29:31

Now the Lord, seeing that Leah was not loved, gave her a child; while Rachel had no children.

Genesis 29:33

Then she became with child again, and gave birth to a son; and said, Because it has come to the Lord's ears that I am not loved, he has given me this son in addition: and she gave him the name Simeon.

Proverbs 13:24

He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

Matthew 10:37

He who has more love for his father or mother than for me is not good enough for me; he who has more love for son or daughter than for me is not good enough for me.

Mark 12:10

Have you not seen this which is in the Writings: The stone which the builders put on one side, the same was made the chief stone of the building:

Luke 14:26

And turning round, he said to them, If any man comes to me, and has not hate for his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, and even for his life, he may not be my disciple.

John 12:25

He who is in love with life will have it taken from him; and he who has no care for his life in this world will keep it for ever and ever.

Deuteronomy 21:15

If a man has two wives, one greatly loved and the other hated, and the two of them have had children by him; and if the first son is the child of the hated wife: