10. And not only that, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one husband, our father Isaac—
11. before they had yet been born or had done anything, good or bad, in order that God’s elective plan might continue,
12. not by works but by his call—she was told, “The older shall serve the younger.”
13. As it is written:“I loved Jacobbut hated Esau.”
14. What then are we to say? Is there injustice on the part of God? Of course not!
15. For he says to Moses:“I will show mercy to whom I will,I will take pity on whom I will.”
16. So it depends not upon a person’s will or exertion, but upon God, who shows mercy.