Romans 9:17 CPDV

¹⁵  For to Moses he says: 'I will pity whomever I pity. And I will offer mercy to whomever I will pity.'

¹⁶  Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.

¹⁷  For Scripture says to the Pharaoh: 'I have raised you up for this purpose, so that I may reveal my power by you, and so that my name may be announced to all the earth.'

¹⁸  Therefore, he takes pity on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

¹⁹  And so, you would say to me: 'Then why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?'