16. So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that has mercy.
17. For the scripture saith of Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
18. Therefore he has mercy on whom he will have mercy, and he hardens whom he will.
19. Thou wilt say then unto me, Why does he become angry? For who shall resist his will?
20. Rather, O man, who art thou to reply against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?