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11 for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that the (A)purpose of God according to His choice would [a]stand, not [b]because of works but [c]because of Him who calls, 12 it was said to her, “(B)The older shall serve the younger.” 13 Just as it is written, “(C)Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

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  1. Romans 9:11 Lit remain
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11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad(A)—in order that God’s purpose(B) in election might stand: 12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”[a](C) 13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”[b](D)

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  1. Romans 9:12 Gen. 25:23
  2. Romans 9:13 Mal. 1:2,3