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Romans 9:18

Romans 9:18
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thou wilt say then unto me,.... That is, thou wilt object to me; for this is another objection of the adversary, against the doctrine the apostle was advancing: and it is an objection of a mere…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore hath he mercy ... - This is a conclusion stated by the apostle as the result of all the argument. Whom he will he hardeneth - This is not stated in what the Scripture said to Pharaoh, but is…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will - This is the apostle's conclusion from the facts already laid down: that God, according to his own will and wisdom, in perfect righteousness, bestows mercy;…

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

whom he will The emphasis is of course on these words, in each clause: to us, the onlyaccount of the differences of His action is His Will. The following verses prove beyond fair question that St Paul…