Romans 9:23 akjv — And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared to glory,

American King James Version

"And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared to glory, "

— Romans 9:23, American King James Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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No but, O man, who are you that reply against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why have you made me thus?

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Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel to honor, and another to dishonor?

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What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much long-suffering 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 before prepared to glory,

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Even us, whom he has called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

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As he says also in Hosea, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.

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And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said to them, You are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God.

Romans 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:23 say?
Romans 9:23 in the American King James Version reads: “And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared to glory, ”
Where is Romans 9:23 in the Bible?
Romans 9:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read Romans 9:23 in?
Romans 9:23 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 9:23?
Romans 9:23 reads (AKJV): “And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared to glory, ” 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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