Romans 9:18-20

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¹⁸ So, then, he has mercy on the one he wants, and he hardens the one he wants.

¹⁹ You will say to me, then, “So why does he still blame people? Who can stand against his purpose?” ²⁰ Are you, a mere human being, going to answer God back? “Surely the clay won’t say to the potter, ‘Why did you make me like this?’ ”