Romans 5:8

but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.

Romans 9:10-13

this appears too from the case of Rebecca, who conceived twins by our father Isaac.

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Summary

Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine.

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Thy time

Romans 5:8
but herein hath God displayed his love towards us, in that Christ died for us, even while we were yet sinners.
Romans 9:10
this appears too from the case of Rebecca, who conceived twins by our father Isaac.