Verse Comparison: Romans 9:13
American Standard Version
Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.
Amplified® Bible
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated (held in relative disregard in comparison with My feeling for Jacob).
Contemporary English Version
That's why the Scriptures say that the Lord liked Jacob more than Esau.
Darby English Version
according as it is written, I have loved Jacob, and I have hated Esau.
Good News Bible
As the scripture says, "I loved Jacob, but I hated Esau."
International Standard Version
As it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
King James Version
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
New American Standard Bible
Just as it is written, "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED."
New International Version
Just as it is written: "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
New King James Version
As it is written, "Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Just as the scriptures read, " JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED."
Young's Literal Translation
according as it hath been written, `Jacob I did love, and Esau I did hate.'
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