Romans 9:11

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,

Cross References

Romans 4:17

As Scripture says-'I have made thee the Father of many nations.') And this they do in the sight of that God in whom Abraham had faith, and who gives life to the dead, and speaks of what does not yet exist as if it did.

Ephesians 2:3

And it was among them that we all once lived our lives, indulging the cravings of our earthly nature, and carrying out the desires prompted by that earthly nature and by our own thoughts. Our very nature exposed us to the Divine Wrath, like the rest of mankind.

Ephesians 2:9

It is not due to obedience to Law, lest any one should boast.

Ephesians 3:11

In accordance with that purpose which runs through all the ages and which he has now accomplished in Jesus, the Christ, our Master.

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Brothers, whom God loves, we know that he has chosen you,

1 Thessalonians 2:12

So that you should make your daily lives worthy of God who is calling you into the glory of his Kingdom.

2 Timothy 1:9

It was God who saved us, and from him we received our solemn Call--not as a reward for anything that we had done, but in fulfillment of his own loving purpose. For that love was extended to us, through Christ Jesus, before time began,

Titus 3:5

not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfillment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit,

1 Peter 5:10

God, from whom all help comes, and who called you, by your union with Christ, into his eternal glory, will, when you have suffered for a little while, himself perfect, establish, strengthen you.

2 Peter 1:10

Therefore, Brothers, do your best to put God's Call and Selection of you beyond all doubt; for, if you do this, you will never fall.

Revelation 17:14

They will fight with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; so, too, will those with him who have received the Call and are chosen and faithful.