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Romans 9:7-13

7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”

8 In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.

9 For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac.

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.”

Cross References for Romans 9:7-13

Ezekiel 33:24 - “Son of man, the people living in those ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was on... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24

Genesis 21:12 - But God said to him, “Do not be so distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to wha... Click to read the verse Genesis 21:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:12

Philippians 3:3 - For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3

Galatians 4:23 - His son by the slave woman was born in the ordinary way; but his son by the free woman was born... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:23 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:23

Genesis 21:3 - Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. Click to read the verse Genesis 21:3 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:3

Hebrews 11:18 - even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:18

Luke 3:8 - Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah... Click to read the verse Luke 3:8 Click to read the verse Luke 3:8

John 8:33 - They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can ... Click to read the verse John 8:33 Click to read the verse John 8:33

Luke 16:24-25 - So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his fi... Click to read the verse Luke 16:24-25 Click to read the verse Luke 16:24-25

John 8:39 - “Abraham is our father,” they answered. “If you were Abraham’s children,” said Jesus, “then you... Click to read the verse John 8:39 Click to read the verse John 8:39

Luke 16:30 - “‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Click to read the verse Luke 16:30 Click to read the verse Luke 16:30

John 8:37 - I know you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are ready to kill me, because you have no room fo... Click to read the verse John 8:37 Click to read the verse John 8:37

John 8:37-39 - I know you are Abraham’s descendants. Yet you are ready to kill me, because you have no room fo... Click to read the verse John 8:37-39 Click to read the verse John 8:37-39