Romans 9:17

In scripture, again, it is said to Pharaoh – ‘It was for this purpose that I raised you to the throne, to show my power by my dealings with you, and to make my name known throughout the world.’

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

In Context

16So, then, all depends, not on human wishes or human efforts, but on God’s mercy.

18So, then, where God wills, he takes pity, and where he wills, he hardens the heart.

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Cross References

Joshua 9:9“From a country very far away,” they said, “and we have come on account of the Lord, your God, for we have heard of his fame, of all he did in Egypt,

Psalms 83:17Everlasting shame and confusion, disgrace and destruction be theirs.

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 →

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