Romans 9:11

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of his call,

Cross References

Psalm 51:5

Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,

Isaiah 23:9

The Lord of hosts has purposed it, to defile the pride of all glory, to dishonor all the honored of the earth.

Jeremiah 51:29

The land trembles and writhes in pain, for the Lord's purposes against Babylon stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

Romans 4:17

as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.

Ephesians 2:3

Among these we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, following the desires of body and mind, and so we were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.

Ephesians 2:9

not because of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 3:11

This was according to the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

1 Thessalonians 1:4

For we know, brethren beloved by God, that he has chosen you;

1 Thessalonians 2:12

to lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of his own purpose and the grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago,

Titus 3:5

he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall;

Revelation 17:14

they will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”