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Romans 9:18

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All we’re saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for good or ill.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So then, he has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

NLTNew Living Translation

So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse to listen.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Consequently therefore, he has mercy on whomever he wishes, and he hardens whomever he wishes.

KJV 1900King James Version

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.