Romans 9:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:17 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:17 — KJV
“For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.”
— Romans 9:17 (KJV)
Romans 9:17 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 9:17
“And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. raised...: Heb. made thee stand”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:17: raised, shew, power
“At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:17: saith, even, name
“For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:17: saith, even, same
“And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven. of men: Gr. names of men”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:17: even, same, name
“There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:17: same, might, earth
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