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Romans 9:11

when the children had not yet been born, and had not yet done anything good or bad (such that the purpose of God might be based on their choice)
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King James Version

For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

English Standard Version

though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad--in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of his call--

New International Version

Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad--in order that God's purpose in election might stand: