Romans 9:10-16

10And not only that, but Rebekah conceived children through one man, our father Isaac.

11For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand —

12not from works but from the one who calls — she was told, The older will serve the younger.

13As it is written: I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.

14What should we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!

15For he tells Moses, I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

16So then, it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy.