Romans 9:13

13Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”9:13 Mal. 1:2,3

13Just as it is written: “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.”

13Just as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

13As it is written and forever remains written, “9:13 The Israelites received God’s protection and blessing.Jacob I loved (chose, protected, blessed), but 9:13 The Edomites were left to God’s judgment.Esau I hated (held in disregard compared to Jacob).” [Mal 1:2, 3]

13So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”9:13 Malachi 1:2–3

13It is written, “I chose Jacob instead of Esau.” (Malachi 1:2,3)