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Romans 9:11-16

11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand:

12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all!

15 For he says to Moses,
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,
and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

Cross References for Romans 9:11-16

Psalms 51:5 - Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:5

Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Romans 4:17 - As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:17 Click to read the verse Romans 4:17

2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19

Matthew 24:22 - If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

Hosea 12:3 - In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3

Isaiah 46:10-11 - I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My p... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11

Romans 8:28 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Romans 9:16 - It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Click to read the verse Romans 9:16 Click to read the verse Romans 9:16

Genesis 48:17 - When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head he was displeased; so he to... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:17

Isaiah 23:9 - The Lord Almighty planned it, to bring low the pride of all glory and to humble all who are ren... Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9

2 Thessalonians 2:13 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Deuteronomy 1:39 - And the little ones that you said would be taken captive, your children who do not yet know goo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:39 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:39

Ephesians 2:9 - not by works, so that no one can boast. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9

Romans 3:27 - Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:27 Click to read the verse Romans 3:27

Romans 9:21 - Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:21 Click to read the verse Romans 9:21

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lord... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10

Philippians 2:13 - for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13

2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10

Ephesians 3:11 - according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11

Isaiah 8:4 - Before the boy knows how to say ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plun... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:4

Romans 11:5 - So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Click to read the verse Romans 11:5 Click to read the verse Romans 11:5

Ephesians 1:9-11 - And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purpos... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9-11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9-11

Isaiah 14:24 - A Prophecy Against Assyria The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24

Romans 8:28-30 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30

Isaiah 14:26-27 - This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations. Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:26-27 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:26-27

Jeremiah 51:29 - The land trembles and writhes, for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand— to lay waste the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:29 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:29

1 Thessalonians 1:4 - For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Romans 11:5-7 - So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-7 Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-7

Ephesians 1:4-5 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5