Romans 9:17
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Paul explains that God’s election of believers is based on His sovereign will, not on human merit or the law. He contrasts the covenant of grace with the covenant of law and shows that both Jews and Gentiles are included in God’s plan. The passage emphasizes that faith, not works, is the means by which God saves.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 11:4Galatians 3:8Galatians 3:22Galatians 4:30Exodus 9:16I Samuel 2:7I Samuel 2:8Esther 4:14Isaiah 10:5Isaiah 10:6Isaiah 45:1Isaiah 45:2
Related verses (shared words)
Exodus 9:16Exodus 7:9Genesis 41:25Genesis 41:46I Corinthians 15:43