Romans 9:11

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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,
World English Bible (WEB)
(For{G1063} the children being{G1080} not yet{G3380} born{G1080}{(G5685)}, neither{G3366} having done{G4238}{(G5660)} any{G5100} good{G18} or{G2228} evil{G2556}, that{G2443} the purpose{G4286} of God{G2316} according{G2596} to election{G1589} might stand{G3306}{(G5725)}, not{G3756} of{G1537} works{G2041}, but{G235} of{G1537} him that calleth{G2564}{(G5723)};)
Strong's King James
(11) For not yet giving birth and not doing anything good or worthless evil so that יהוה YAHWEH's purpose according to His choice would remain. Not from works rather because of Him who calls,
The F.O.G*
[11] Before these babies were born, before they could do anything good or bad, יהוה made a choice. This choice wasn't based on their actions but on His sovereign purpose.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
(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—
Young's Literal Translation

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