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for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that aGod's purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls,
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Romans 4:17, Romans 8:28
Romans 4
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(as it is written, "aA FATHER OF MANY NATIONS HAVE I MADE YOU") in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, bwho gives life to the dead and ccalls into being dthat which does not exist.
Romans 8
28
And we know that God causes aall things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are bcalled according to His purpose.