Romans 9:11

(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;)

Cross-reference

Romans 9:16 Parallel

In Romans 9:16, the conclusion restates that salvation depends on God's mercy, not human will — reinforcing the same point about election.

Romans 8:28-30 lays out the chain of predestination — foreknowledge, calling, justification — directly supporting the election purpose here.

Romans 11:5 Parallel

Romans 11:5 applies the same election principle to the present remnant — showing the ongoing outworking of the choice described in Romans 9:11.

Romans 11:6 Parallel

Romans 11:5 again highlights the remnant chosen by grace — directly linking the election principle of Romans 9:11 to Paul's contemporary argument.

Romans 3:27 Parallel

In Romans 3:27, boasting is excluded by faith — directly supporting the 'not because of works' principle that undergirds Paul's argument here.

Romans 11:7 Parallel

Romans 11:7 contrasts the elect who obtained it with the hardened — clarifying the outcome of the divine selection Romans 9:11 introduces.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

Titus 3:5 adds that salvation is by mercy, not works, aligning with God's call based on his purpose.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 directly states God's choice for salvation, mirroring the election theme before human action.

Ephesians 2:9 reinforces that salvation is not by works, echoing the 'not by works' principle in God's election.

Ephesians 1:9-11 expands on God's will, purpose, and predestination — the same sovereign plan behind election that Romans 9:11 introduces.

Ephesians 1:5 specifies the goal of predestination — adoption as sons — adding a dimension of purpose to the election Romans 9:11 describes.

Ephesians 1:4 places election 'before the foundation of the world' — an even earlier time frame than the before-birth setting of Romans 9:11.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 explains the means—calling through the gospel—to share Christ's glory, expanding on 'him who calls'.

2 Timothy 1:9 echoes the 'not by works but by His own purpose' language — directly reinforcing Romans 9:11's rejection of works-based election.

Isaiah 46:10 says God's counsel shall stand — directly paralleling the steadfast purpose of election in Romans 9:11.

Isaiah 14:27 Related theme

Isaiah 14:27 asks who can annul God's purpose — underlining the irrevocability of God's elective will.

Isaiah 14:24 Related theme

Isaiah 14:24 declares God's purpose will stand — echoing the same sovereign purpose that drives election in Romans 9:11.

In Deuteronomy 7:7, God's choice of Israel is not based on their size — same principle of election apart from human merit or works.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:9, God appoints believers to salvation, not wrath—echoing the same sovereign choice apart from works.

John 15:16 Parallel

In John 15:16, Jesus emphasizes that he chose his disciples — mirroring the principle that election is based on God's initiative, not human works.

Hosea 12:3 Allusion

In Hosea 12:3, Jacob's struggle in the womb recalls the same prenatal event that Paul uses to argue for God's election before birth.

Genesis 48:17 shows Jacob crossing hands to bless the younger Ephraim, illustrating God's sovereign choice of the younger over the elder.

2 Peter 1:10 urges believers to 'confirm' their calling and election — a practical response to the sovereign election Romans 9:11 teaches.

In Colossians 3:12, the elect are called to holy living—this shows the ethical outcome of the unconditional election described here.

1 Thessalonians 1:4 affirms that believers are 'chosen' by God — a restatement of the same divine selection that Romans 9:11 grounds in God's purpose.

In Philippians 2:13, God works in believers to will and act—reinforcing that salvation's initiative is entirely God's, not human effort.

Ephesians 3:11 speaks of God's 'eternal purpose' — a broader statement of the same divine plan that Romans 9:11 ties to election before birth.

In 2 Timothy 2:19, God's sure foundation includes His knowledge of His people—affirming that His electing purpose is secure.