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For the word of promise is this: “I will come at this time, and there will be a son to Sarah” [Gen 18:10]. 10 And not only this, but there is also Rebekah having bed[a] from one man, Isaac our father. 11 For the twins having not yet been born nor having done anything good or bad— in order that the purpose[b] of God according to His choosing[c] might continue[d],

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 9:10 That is, having conceived.
  2. Romans 9:11 Same word as in 8:28.
  3. Romans 9:11 Or, election, selection.
  4. Romans 9:11 With Jacob as with Isaac, God chose before their birth, without reference to their works, who would be the promised ‘seed’ of Abraham.

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