The Morning Psalm

Romans 9:8

King James Version

That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.
Romans 9:8, KJV

Romans 9:8 in context

6Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

7Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

8That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.

10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

About this book

The Book of Romans — summary, themes & key verses

The gospel, explained — Paul's great letter on sin, grace, faith, and life in the Spirit.