Romans 9:17-19
New King James Version
17 For (A)the Scripture says to the Pharaoh, (B)“For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may show My power in you, and that My name may be declared in all the earth.” 18 Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He (C)hardens.
19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For (D)who has resisted His will?”
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Romans 9:17-19
English Standard Version
17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, (A)“For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” 18 So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
19 You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For (B)who can resist his will?”
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Romans 9:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “(A)For this very reason I raised you up, in order to demonstrate My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed [a]throughout the earth.” 18 So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He (B)hardens whom He desires.
19 (C)You will say to me then, “(D)Why does He still find fault? For (E)who has resisted His will?”
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- Romans 9:17 Lit in all
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