Romans 9:16-20
Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
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.
Romans 9:18
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Romans 9:19
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
Romans 9:20
Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?