Rom 9:11, 11:28, Eph 1:5-6 | ESV | STEP | though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad —in order that God’s purpose of election might continue , not because of works but because of him who calls

Romans 9:11

11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of ^ahim who calls—

Romans 11:28

28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are ^bbeloved for the sake of their forefathers.

Ephesians 1:5-6

5 ^che predestined us ^{▼▼Or before him in love, having predestined us} for ^eadoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, ^faccording to the purpose of his will, 6 ^gto the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in ^hthe Beloved.