Romans 9:20 kjv — Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou…

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"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?"

— Romans 9:20, King James Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.

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

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Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?

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Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?

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Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

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What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:

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And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,

Romans 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:20 say?
Romans 9:20 in the King James Version reads: “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?”
Where is Romans 9:20 in the Bible?
Romans 9:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read Romans 9:20 in?
Romans 9:20 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 9:20?
Romans 9:20 reads (KJV): “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?” 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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