^{4 Ref} But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have left for myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.

^{5 Ref} Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

^{6 Ref} But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.

^{7 Ref} What then? that which Israel seeketh for, that he obtained not; but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened: