Romans 5:8

But God recommendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 9:10-13

and not to her only; but Rebecca also being with child 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 God recommendeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 9:10
and not to her only; but Rebecca also being with child by our father Isaac,