Romans 9:10-16

Lamsa(i) 10 And not only this; but Rebecca also, even though she had relations with one only, our father Isaac; 11 Before her children were born, or had done good or evil, the choice of God was made known in advance; that it might stand, not by means of works, but through him who made the choice. 12 For it was said, The elder shall be the servant of the younger. 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved but Esau have I hated. 14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Far be it. 15 For he said to Moses also, I will have mercy on him whom I love, and I will have compassion on him whom I favor. 16 Therefore, it is not within reach of him who wishes, nor within the reach of him who runs, but it is within the reach of the merciful God.