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Romans 9:11-23

11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand:

12 not by works but by him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

13 Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all!

15 For he says to Moses,
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,
and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

16 It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

19 One of you will say to me: “Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?”

20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”

21 Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble purposes and some for common use?

22 What if God, choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath—prepared for destruction?

23 What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory—

Cross References for Romans 9:11-23

Psalms 51:5 - Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:5

Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Romans 4:17 - As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:17 Click to read the verse Romans 4:17

2 Timothy 2:19 - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:19

Matthew 24:22 - If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:22

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

Hosea 12:3 - In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God. Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3 Click to read the verse Hosea 12:3

Isaiah 46:10-11 - I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My p... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11

Romans 8:28 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28

Colossians 3:12 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12

Romans 9:16 - It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Click to read the verse Romans 9:16 Click to read the verse Romans 9:16

Genesis 48:17 - When Joseph saw his father placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head he was displeased; so he to... Click to read the verse Genesis 48:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 48:17

Isaiah 23:9 - The Lord Almighty planned it, to bring low the pride of all glory and to humble all who are ren... Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 23:9

2 Thessalonians 2:13 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Deuteronomy 1:39 - And the little ones that you said would be taken captive, your children who do not yet know goo... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:39 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:39

Ephesians 2:9 - not by works, so that no one can boast. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9

Romans 3:27 - Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, ... Click to read the verse Romans 3:27 Click to read the verse Romans 3:27

Romans 9:21 - Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for noble ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:21 Click to read the verse Romans 9:21

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

Revelation 17:14 - They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lord... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:14

1 Peter 5:10 - And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffere... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:10

Philippians 2:13 - for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:13

2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if yo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:10

Ephesians 3:11 - according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:11

Isaiah 8:4 - Before the boy knows how to say ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the plun... Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 8:4

Romans 11:5 - So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Click to read the verse Romans 11:5 Click to read the verse Romans 11:5

Ephesians 1:9-11 - And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purpos... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9-11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:9-11

Isaiah 14:24 - A Prophecy Against Assyria The Lord Almighty has sworn, “Surely, as I have planned, so it will ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:24

Romans 8:28-30 - More Than Conquerors And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love hi... Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30 Click to read the verse Romans 8:28-30

Isaiah 14:26-27 - This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations. Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:26-27 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:26-27

Jeremiah 51:29 - The land trembles and writhes, for the Lord’s purposes against Babylon stand— to lay waste the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:29 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:29

1 Thessalonians 1:4 - For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Romans 11:5-7 - So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-7 Click to read the verse Romans 11:5-7

Ephesians 1:4-5 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5