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Romans 9:17

American Standard Version

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth.

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Romans 9:17 in other translations

For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”

Romans 9:17 · World English Bible

Romans 9:17 in context

  1. 15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.
  2. 16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
  3. 17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth.
  4. 18So then he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardeneth.
  5. 19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he still find fault? For who withstandeth his will?