(For [the children] being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the (m) purpose of God according to election might (8) stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
(m) God's decree which proceeds from only his good will, by which it pleases him to choose one, and refuse the other. (8) Paul does not say, "might be made", but "being made might remain". Therefore they are deceived who make foreseen faith the cause of election, and foreknown infidelity the cause of reprobation.