Romans 11:4-6
4And do you remember God’s reply? He said, “No, I have 7,000 others who have never bowed down to Baal!”d
5It is the same today, for a few of the people of Israel have remained faithful because of God’s grace—his undeserved kindness in choosing them.e
6And since it is through God’s kindness, then it is not by their good works. For in that case, God’s grace would not be what it really is—free and undeserved.f