Romans 9:1-13 - Israel's Rejection
1 I tell the truth in Christ. I do not lie! My conscience bears witness with me in Holy Spirit. 2 I have great sorrow and continual grief in my heart. 3 I could wish that I were accursed (separated) (banned) (excommunicated) from Christ for the good of (in behalf of) my countrymen and brothers (the Jews). 4 They are Israelites and the adoption belongs to them. They have the glory of the covenants. The law was given to them along with the service and promises. 5 The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.
6 It is not as if the word of God failed. Not all who come from Israel are really Israel. 7 It is not because they are Abraham's that they are all children, but: What will be called 'your seed' will be through Isaac. (Genesis 21:12) 8 That is, the children of the flesh are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are counted as seed. 9 The word of promise: According to this time I will come and Sarah will have a son. 10 Not only that, but Rebecca conceived by Isaac our father. 11 When they had not yet been born nor performed anything good or vile, so the purpose of God regarding the choosing would continue without dependence on works but on the One who calls. 12 She was told: The older will serve the younger. 13 It is written: I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau.