Parallel Verses
NET Bible
even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's purpose in election would stand, not by works but by his calling) --
New American Standard Bible
for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that
King James Version
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Holman Bible
For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand—
International Standard Version
Yet before their children had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's plan of election might continue to operate
A Conservative Version
(for not yet having been born, nor having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to selection might remain, not from works, but from him who calls),
American Standard Version
for the children being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth,
Amplified
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,
An Understandable Version
(OMITTED TEXT)
Anderson New Testament
(the children, indeed, having not yet been born, and having done neither good nor evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls,)
Bible in Basic English
Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,
Common New Testament
though the twins were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might stand, not because of works but because of his call,
Daniel Mace New Testament
for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,
Darby Translation
the children indeed being not yet born, or having done anything good or worthless (that the purpose of God according to election might abide, not of works, but of him that calls),
Godbey New Testament
for the children not having been born, neither having done anything good or evil, in order that the purpose of God might stand according to election not of works, but of him that calleth,
Goodspeed New Testament
For before the children were born or had done anything either good or bad, in order to carry out God's purpose of selection, which depends not on what men do but on his calling them,
John Wesley New Testament
our father Isaac, The children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil (that the purpose of God according to election might stand not of works, but of him that called,) It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Julia Smith Translation
(For not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that according to choice the purpose of God might remain, not of works, but of him calling;)
King James 2000
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls;)
Lexham Expanded Bible
for [although they] had not yet been born, or done anything good or evil, in order that the purpose of God according to election might remain,
Modern King James verseion
(for the children had not yet been born, neither had done any good or evil; but that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who called,)
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,
Moffatt New Testament
and though the children were still unborn and had done nothing either good or bad (to confirm the divine purpose in election which depends upon the call of God, not on anything man does),
Montgomery New Testament
and even though they were still unborn, and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that the purpose of God might stand according to election, not of works, but of Him who called,
New Heart English Bible
For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,
Noyes New Testament
before the children were born, or had done any thing good or evil, to the end that Gods purpose according to election might stand, not depending on works, but on the will of him that calleth,
The Emphasized Bible
They, in fact, not being yet born, nor having practised anything good or bad, - in order that the purpose of God by way of election might stand, - not by works but by him that was calling,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
(though the children were not yet born, nor had done any thing good or evil, that according to the election of God the purpose might abide, not from works, but from him who called;)
Twentieth Century New Testament
For in order that the purpose of God, working through selection, might not fail-a selection depending, not on obedience, but on his Call-Rebecca was told, before her children were born and before they had done anything either right or wrong,
Webster
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth)
Weymouth New Testament
and even then, though they were not then born and had not done anything either good or evil, yet in order that God's electing purpose might not be frustrated, based, as it was, not on their actions but on the will of Him who called them, she was told,
Williams New Testament
For even before the twin sons were born, and though they had done nothing either good or bad, that God's purpose in accordance with His choice might continue to stand, conditioned not on men's actions but on God's calling them,
World English Bible
For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,
Worrell New Testament
(for, the children being not yet born, nor having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him Who calleth),
Worsley New Testament
(when the children were not yet born, nor had done either good or evil, that the purpose of God according to his choice might abide, not on account of works, but of Him that calleth,) it was said to her, the elder shall serve the younger:
Youngs Literal Translation
(for they being not yet born, neither having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to choice, might remain; not of works, but of Him who is calling,) it was said to her --
Themes
The call of God » To man is » According to the purpose of God
Circumcision » Covenant promises of
The Counsels and purposes of God » Are immutable
Covenant » Instances of » Abraham
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Word Count of 36 Translations in Romans 9:11
Images Romans 9:11
Prayers for Romans 9:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Gracious Election Of Israel
10 Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac -- 11 even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's purpose in election would stand, not by works but by his calling) -- 12 it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger,"
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Cross References
Romans 4:17
(as it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations"). He is our father in the presence of God whom he believed -- the God who makes the dead alive and summons the things that do not yet exist as though they already do.
Psalm 51:5
Look, I was guilty of sin from birth, a sinner the moment my mother conceived me.
Isaiah 14:24
The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen.
Isaiah 14:26-27
This is the plan I have devised for the whole earth; my hand is ready to strike all the nations."
Isaiah 23:9
The Lord who commands armies planned it -- to dishonor the pride that comes from all her beauty, to humiliate all the dignitaries of the earth.
Isaiah 46:10-11
who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,'
Jeremiah 51:29
The earth will tremble and writhe in agony. For the Lord will carry out his plan. He plans to make the land of Babylonia a wasteland where no one lives.
Romans 8:28-30
And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
Romans 11:5-7
So in the same way at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Ephesians 1:4-5
For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.
Ephesians 1:9-11
He did this when he revealed to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ,
Ephesians 2:3
among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest
Ephesians 2:9
it is not from works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 3:11
This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
1 Thessalonians 1:4
We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you,
1 Thessalonians 2:12
exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you live in a way worthy of God who calls you to his own kingdom and his glory.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.
2 Timothy 1:9
He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,
Titus 3:5
he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
1 Peter 5:10
And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
2 Peter 1:10
Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.
Revelation 17:14
They will make war with the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, because he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those accompanying the Lamb are the called, chosen, and faithful."