Verse Comparison: Romans 9:12
American Standard Version
it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
Amplified® Bible
It was said to her that the elder [son] should serve the younger [son].
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 9:11)
Darby English Version
it was said to her, The greater shall serve the less:
Good News Bible
(SEE 9:11)
International Standard Version
according to his calling and not by works), Rebecca was told, "The older child will serve the younger one."
King James Version
It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
New American Standard Bible
it was said to her, "THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER."
New International Version
not by works but by him who calls—she was told, "The older will serve the younger."
New King James Version
it was said to her, "The older shall serve the younger."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
God said to her, " THE OLDER WILL SERVE THE YOUNGER."
Young's Literal Translation
`The greater shall serve the less;'