16 So then, it does not depend on human will or effort(A) but on God who shows mercy.(B) 17 For the Scripture tells Pharaoh, I raised you up for this reason so that I may display my power in you and that my name may be proclaimed in the whole earth.[a](C) 18 So then, he has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whom he wants to harden.(D)

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  1. 9:17 Ex 9:16

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