⁵ So too, at the present time there is a remnant^(A) chosen by grace.^{(B) 6} And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works;^(C) if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

²³ The Lord said to her,

²⁴ When the time came for her to give birth,^(C) there were twin boys in her womb.^(D)