Romans 9:15
For he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
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In Context
14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
16So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
Cross References
Exodus 34:6And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Micah 7:18Who is a God like unto you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.
Romans 9:18Therefore has he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardens.
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 →