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Romans 9:17-19
Revised Standard Version
Romans 9:17-19
Revised Standard Version
17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh, “I have raised you up for the very purpose of showing my power in you, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 So then he has mercy upon whomever he wills, and he hardens the heart of whomever he wills.
God’s Wrath and Mercy
19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”
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Romans 9:17-19
New International Version
Romans 9:17-19
New International Version
17 For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”[a](A) 18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.(B)
19 One of you will say to me:(C) “Then why does God still blame us?(D) For who is able to resist his will?”(E)
Footnotes
- Romans 9:17 Exodus 9:16
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