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NASB | Romans 9:11 for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 9:11 and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God's purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them, |
Bible Question: Why are Jewish people Gods chosen people? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Jholden... God's choice of Abram was not rooted in any worthiness in him. Grace is never a matter what is deserving. Wages are earned. Grace is always without merit. God came to Abram, not vice versa (Genesis 15:7). Just as God specifically chose Isaac over Ishmael and Jacob over Esau. God does nothing by coercion. But often He does not choose to share with us the basis for His decisions (Deuteronomy 29:29). In Him, Doc |
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