Romans 9:11

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But even before her twins were born, before they’d done anything good or bad, Rebekah was told, “The older son will serve the younger one.” This shows that God’s purpose was based firmly on his own choice, not on anything the children did.

Cross References

2 Timothy 1:9

God has saved us and called us to live a holy life. This isn’t because of anything we’ve done, but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus even before time began.

2 Peter 1:10

My brothers and sisters, make every effort to show that God has called you to be saved. If you do everything I’ve just said, you’ll never trip and fall.

Titus 3:5

he saved us, not because of any good things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us by washing away our sins so that we were born again.

Revelation 17:14

They’ll fight a war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will win the victory over them. That’s because he’s the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen, and faithful followers will be with him.”

1 Peter 5:10

After you’ve suffered for a little while, the God of all grace will restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. He has called you to share in his eternal glory in Christ.

Romans 4:17

As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” The God Abraham believed in considers him to be our father. This is the God who gives life to the dead and creates things that didn’t exist before.

Ephesians 2:9

It’s not based on anything you’ve done. No one can brag about earning it.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

We know, brothers and sisters, that God loves you and that God has chosen you,

Ephesians 2:3

At one time we all lived among those things. We followed our wrong desires and thoughts, and we tried to satisfy what they wanted us to do. God was angry with us, as he was with everyone else, because of the kind of people we all were.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We encouraged you, comforted you, and urged you to live in a way worthy of God, who has called you into his kingdom and glory.

Ephesians 3:11

That was God’s plan from the beginning, and he has fulfilled it through Christ Jesus our Lord.