Romans 9:11
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul's anguish over Israel: he could wish himself accursed for their sake. They have the adoption, glory, covenants, law, worship, promises, and patriarchs. But the word of God has not failed — not all who are of Israel are Israel. …
Other Translations
for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,
(for they being not yet born, neither having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to choice, might remain; not of works, but of Him who is calling,) it was said to her--
Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,
Cross References
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as …
This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out …
For the Lord of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who …
The Lord of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all …
Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel …
Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have …
And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of the Lord shall be performed against Babylon, to make …
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, …
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the …