Romans 9:17-21
Romans 9:17
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very reason I raised you up, in order to demonstrate My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed throughout the earth.”
Romans 9:18
So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires.
Romans 9:19
You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?”
Romans 9:20
On the contrary, who are you, you foolish person, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it?
Romans 9:21
Or does the potter not have a right over the clay, to make from the same lump one object for honorable use, and another for common use?