Romans 9:19

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Modern

One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”

Traditional

Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

Literal

You will say, then, to me, “Why then does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?”

Latin

Dicis itaque mihi: Quid adhuc queritur? voluntati enim ejus quis resistit?

Original

Greek

English

One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still find fault? For who can resist His will?”

Notes

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Paul (Saul) Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Ethnic Hatred God’s Covenant Love God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Sovereignty of God

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