Romans 9:14 web — What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!

World English Bible

"What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!"

— Romans 9:14, World English Bible

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Romans 9 — Context

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For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,

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it was said to her, "The elder will serve the younger."

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Even as it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."

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What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!

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For he said to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."

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So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.

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For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."

Romans 9:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:14 say?
Romans 9:14 in the World English Bible reads: “What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!”
Where is Romans 9:14 in the Bible?
Romans 9:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 14.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 9:14.
What translation should I read Romans 9:14 in?
Romans 9:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 9:14?
Romans 9:14 reads (WEB): “What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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