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Romans 9:17

Romans 9:17
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will,.... These are the express words of the former testimony: it follows,

and whom he will he hardeneth; which is the just and natural consequence of what is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the Scripture saith - Exo 9:16. That is, God saith to Pharaoh in the Scriptures; Gal 3:8, Gal 3:22. This passage is designed to illustrate the doctrine that God shows mercy according to his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh - Instead of showing the Israelites mercy he might justly have suffered them to have gone on in sin, till he should have signalized his wisdom and justice in their…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 9:14-24

The apostle, having asserted the true meaning of the promise, comes here to maintain and prove the absolute sovereignty of God, in disposing of the children of men, with reference to their eternal…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For See on Rom 9:15. In this verse St Paul recursto the question "Is there unrighteousness, &c.?" and replies to it, by citing not now a general Divine utterance (as in Rom 9:15) but a special…