Romans 9:11
9:11 even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose in election 1 would stand, not by works but by 2 his calling) 3 –
Romans 9:23-24
9:23 And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects 4 of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory –
9:24 even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?
1 tn Grk “God’s purpose according to election.”
2 tn Or “not based on works but based on…”
3 tn Grk “by the one who calls.”
sn The entire clause is something of a parenthetical remark.
4 tn Grk “vessels.” This is the same Greek word used in v. 21.