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 ^thim who calls—

13 As it is written, ^v“Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion,¹ but on God, who has mercy.

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