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Romans 9:19

God's will and calling

17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

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

Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?

21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”
KJV
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
WEB
You will say then to me, “Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?”
ASV
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he still find fault? For who withstandeth his will?
DARBY
Thou wilt say to me then, Why does he yet find fault? for who resists his purpose?
BLB
You will say, then, to me, “Why then does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?”
ÅB
Da vil du spørre meg: «Hva har han da å klage over? Hvem kan vel stå imot hans vilje?»
OTB
Du vil da spørre, «Hvorfor finner Han da feil? For hvem kan stå imot Hans vilje?»
B1930
Du vil da si til mig: Hvad har han da ennu å klage over? for hvem står vel hans vilje imot?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Daniel 4:35

    And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

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  • 2 Chronicles 20:6

    And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:12

    Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

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  • 1 Corinthians 15:35

    But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?

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  • Job 9:19

    If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?

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  • Genesis 50:20

    But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

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  • Psalms 76:10

    Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

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  • Job 9:12–15

    Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?

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