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Romans 9:18-20 God's Sovereign Choice

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?’”

Cross References for Romans 9:18-20

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

Genesis 19:16 - When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters ... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16

Romans 9:15-16 - For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on wh... Click to read the verse Romans 9:15-16 Click to read the verse Romans 9:15-16

Romans 5:20-21 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21

Deuteronomy 7:7 - The Lord did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than ot... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:7

Exodus 4:21 - The Lord said to Moses, “When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the ... Click to read the verse Exodus 4:21 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:21

Exodus 10:20 - But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go. Click to read the verse Exodus 10:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 10:20

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 - and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refus... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Joshua 11:20 - For it was the Lord himself who hardened their hearts to wage war against Israel, so that he mi... Click to read the verse Joshua 11:20 Click to read the verse Joshua 11:20

John 12:40 - “He has blinded their eyes and deadened their hearts, so they can neither see with their eyes, ... Click to read the verse John 12:40 Click to read the verse John 12:40

Isaiah 63:17 - Why, O Lord, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:17

Exodus 7:13 - Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said. Click to read the verse Exodus 7:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 7:13

Deuteronomy 2:30 - But Sihon king of Heshbon refused to let us pass through. For the Lord your God had made his sp... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:30 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 2:30

Exodus 9:7 - Pharaoh sent men to investigate and found that not even one of the animals of the Israelites ha... Click to read the verse Exodus 9:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 9:7

1 Corinthians 12:11 - All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he de... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:11

Matthew 13:14-15 - In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:14-15 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:14-15

Romans 11:7 - What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others wer... Click to read the verse Romans 11:7 Click to read the verse Romans 11:7

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

Matthew 11:26 - Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. Click to read the verse Matthew 11:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:26

Psalms 86:2 - Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Click to read the verse Psalms 86:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:2

Psalms 69:27 - Charge them with crime upon crime; do not let them share in your salvation. Click to read the verse Psalms 69:27 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:27

Acts 19:9 - But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Pa... Click to read the verse Acts 19:9 Click to read the verse Acts 19:9

Romans 11:7-8 - What then? What Israel sought so earnestly it did not obtain, but the elect did. The others wer... Click to read the verse Romans 11:7-8 Click to read the verse Romans 11:7-8

Romans 1:24-28 - Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the d... Click to read the verse Romans 1:24-28 Click to read the verse Romans 1:24-28

Hosea 2:4 - I will not show my love to her children, because they are the children of adultery. Click to read the verse Hosea 2:4 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:4

Acts 28:26-28 - “‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be eve... Click to read the verse Acts 28:26-28 Click to read the verse Acts 28:26-28