Romans 9:11

The Passion Translation

And before her twin sons were born, God spoke to Rebekah and said: “The oldest will serve the youngest.” God spoke these words before the sons had done anything good or bad, which proves that God calls people not on the basis of their good or bad works, but according to his divine purpose.

Cross References

Psalm 51:5

Lord, I have been a sinner from birth, from the moment my mother conceived me.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, makes this solemn decree: “Be sure of this: Just as I have planned, so it will be. Every purpose of my heart will surely come to pass.

Isaiah 23:9

Yahweh, the Commander of Angel Armies, has planned it! His plan is to eliminate the pride of your presumed splendor and to humiliate the honored of the world.

Jeremiah 51:29

Then, when Yahweh executed his plan against Babylon, the earth trembled and convulsed. He determined to make Babylon an uninhabited desert.

Romans 4:17

That’s what the Scripture means when it says: “I have made you the father of many nations.” He is our example and father, for in God’s presence he believed that God can raise the dead and call into being things that don’t even exist yet.

Ephesians 2:3

The corruption that was in us from birth was expressed through the deeds and desires of our self-life. We lived by whatever natural cravings and thoughts our minds dictated, living as rebellious children subject to God’s wrath like everyone else.

Ephesians 2:9

So no one will ever be able to boast, for salvation is never a reward for good works or human striving.

Ephesians 3:11

This perfectly wise plan was destined from eternal ages and fulfilled completely in our Lord Jesus Christ, so that now

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Dear brothers and sisters, you are dearly loved by God and we know that he has chosen you to be his very own.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We comforted and encouraged you and challenged you to adopt a lifestyle worthy of God, who invites you into his kingdom and glory.

2 Timothy 1:9

He gave us resurrection life and drew us to himself by his holy calling on our lives. And it wasn’t because of any good we have done, but by his divine pleasure and marvelous grace that confirmed our union with the anointed Jesus, even before time began!

Titus 3:5

he came to save us. Not because of any virtuous deed that we have done but only because of his extravagant mercy.

1 Peter 5:10

And then, after your brief suffering, the God of all loving grace, who has called you to share in his eternal glory in Christ, will personally and powerfully restore you and make you stronger than ever. Yes, he will set you firmly in place and build you up.

2 Peter 1:10

For this reason, beloved ones, be eager to confirm and validate that God has invited you to salvation and claimed you as his own. If you do these things, you will never stumble.

Revelation 17:14

They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings! Those who are with him will also conquer them, and they are called ‘chosen ones’ and ‘faithful ones.’ ”