Romans 9:22 asv — What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath f…

American Standard Version

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

— Romans 9:22, American Standard Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he still find fault? For who withstandeth 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 didst thou make me thus?

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Or hath not the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?

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

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and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory,

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even us, whom he also called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?

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As he saith also in Hosea, I will call that my people, which was not my people; And her beloved, that was not beloved.

Romans 9:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:22 say?
Romans 9:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction: ”
Where is Romans 9:22 in the Bible?
Romans 9:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 22.
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 9:22.
What translation should I read Romans 9:22 in?
Romans 9:22 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 9:22?
Romans 9:22 reads (ASV): “What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering vessels of wrath fitted unto destruction: ” 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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