Romans 9:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:21 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:21 — KJV
“Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?”
— Romans 9:21 (KJV)
Romans 9:21 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 9:21
“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. of clay...: or, was marred, as clay in the hand of the potter made it...: Heb. returned and made, etc”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:21: potter, clay, make
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:21: over, make, one
“Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:21: power, over, make
“At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:21: hath, over, same
“Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:21: hath, clay, make
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