Romans 9:11

New International Reader's Version

Here is what happened. Rebekah’s twins had not even been born. They hadn’t done anything good or bad yet. So they show that God’s purpose is based firmly on his free choice.

Cross References

Psalm 51:5

I know I’ve been a sinner ever since I was born. I’ve been a sinner ever since my mother became pregnant with me.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord who rules over all has made a promise. He has said, “You can be sure that what I have planned will happen. What I have decided will take place.

Isaiah 23:9

The Lord who rules over all planned to do it. He wanted to bring down all its pride and glory. He wanted to shame those who were honored all over the earth.

Jeremiah 51:29

The Babylonians tremble and shake with fear. My plans against them stand firm. I plan to destroy their land completely. Then no one will live there.

Romans 4:17

It is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” (Genesis 17:5) God considers Abraham to be our father. The God that Abraham believed in gives life to the dead. Abraham’s God also creates things that did not exist before.

Ephesians 2:3

At one time we all lived among them. Our desires were controlled by sin. We tried to satisfy what they wanted us to do. We followed our desires and thoughts. God was angry with us like he was with everyone else. That’s because of the kind of people we all were.

Ephesians 2:9

It is not based on anything you have done. No one can brag about earning it.

Ephesians 3:11

That was God’s plan from the beginning. He has fulfilled his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers and sisters, you are loved by God. We know that he has chosen you.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We gave you hope and strength. We comforted you. We really wanted you to live in a way that is worthy of God. He chooses you to enter his glorious kingdom.

2 Timothy 1:9

God has saved us. He has chosen us to live a holy life. It wasn’t because of anything we have done. It was because of his own purpose and grace. Through Christ Jesus, God gave us this grace even before time began.

Titus 3:5

He saved us. It wasn’t because of the good things we had done. It was because of his mercy. He saved us by washing away our sins. We were born again. The Holy Spirit gave us new life.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

2 Peter 1:10

My brothers and sisters, try very hard to show that God has appointed you to be saved. Try hard to show that he has chosen you. If you do everything I have just said, you will never trip and fall.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”