Romans 9:16-18

God's Sovereign Choice

¹⁶ So then it depends not on human will or exertion, ₁ but on God, who has mercy. ¹⁷ For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, _y "For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth." ¹⁸ So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

1. Cross References
   Exodus 9:16
   But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.
   
2. Cross References
   Exodus 9:16
   But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.