Romans 9:19
Now you'll argue with me and ask, “So why does he still blame us then? Who can resist the will of God?”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
In Context
18So God is merciful to those he wishes to be, and hardens the attitude of those he wants to.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 20:6and said, “Lord, God of our forefathers, aren't you the God of heaven? Don't you rule over all earthly kingdoms? You possess strength and power, and no one can stand against you!
Job 9:19If it's a question of strength, then God is the strongest. If it's a question of justice, then who will set a time for my case?
Psalms 76:10Even human anger against you makes you look glorious, for you wear it alike a crown.
Isaiah 46:10I make known the end from the very beginning, declaring from ancient times what the future will bring. Whatever I plan will take place; I will accomplish everything I wish.
Mark 14:21“The Son of man will die, just as the Scriptures predicted. But how terrible it will be for the man who betrays the Son of man! It would be better for that man if he'd never been born.”
Acts 4:27Now this has really happened right here in this city! Both Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the foreigners and the people of Israel, united together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed as Messiah.
Matthew Henry on Romans 9:15-25
The Divine Sovereignty. ( a. d. 58.) 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the… Read the whole commentary →