Rom 9:8, 18 | ESV | STEP | This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God , but the children of the promise are counted as offspring .

Romans 9:8

8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but ^athe children of the promise are counted as offspring.

18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.