Parallel Bible results for "Romans 9:18"

Romans 9:18

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18 All we're saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for good or ill.
18 Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
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