Romans 9:18-19

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁸So then he has mercy upon whomever he wills, and he hardens the heart of whomever he wills.

God’s Wrath and Mercy

¹⁹You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”^[a]

Notas al pie

9.19-24 Paul’s words here, taken by themselves, seem to leave no room for moral responsibility; but they must be taken in conjunction with other passages; see chapters 1 and 2.

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)

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