Romans 9:18

Therefore, he has mercy on whom he will have mercy, and he hardens whomever he wills.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

In Context

17For the scripture says to Pharaoh, For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

19You will say to me, Why then does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?

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Cross References

Acts 28:26Saying, Go to this people, and say, You shall keep hearing, and shall not understand; and keep seeing, but not perceive:

Romans 5:20The law entered, that offences might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more:

Romans 11:7What then? Israel has not obtained that which it sought; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

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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