Romans 9:23

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Modern

What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—

Traditional

And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,

Literal

…so that He might also make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory,

Latin

…ut ostenderet divitias gloriæ suæ in vasa misericordiæ, quæ præparavit in gloriam.

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English

What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—

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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