11Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,
12It was said to her, The older will be the servant of the younger.
13Even as it is said, I had love for Jacob, but for Esau I had hate.
14What may we say then? is God not upright? let it not be said.
15For he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and pity on whom I will have pity.
16So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.
17For the holy Writings say to Pharaoh, For this same purpose did I put you on high, so that I might make my power seen in you, and that there might be knowledge of my name through all the earth.
