Romans 9:18
Then upon whom he willeth he is merciful, and whom he willeth he hardeneth.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
In Context
19Perhaps thou wilt say, Of what then doth he complain; for who shall arise against his will?
Cross References
Acts 28:26saying, Go unto this people, and say unto them, Hearing, you will hear and will not understand. And you will see, but not discern:
Romans 5:20But the entrance which was of the law, (made) sin to increase; and where sin increased, there grace hath abounded:
Romans 11:7What then, That which Israel sought he hath not found; but the election hath found: but the rest of them are blinded in their hearts.
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 →