Romans 9:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:23 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:23 — KJV
“And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,”
— Romans 9:23 (KJV)
Romans 9:23 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 9:23
“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: in: or, among”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:23: make, known, riches
“And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:23: make, glory, prepared
“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 9:23: might, make, riches
“And he had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meat offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the corn, the new wine, and the oil, which was commanded to be given to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the offerings of the priests. which...: Heb. the commandment of the Levites”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:23: vessels, afore, prepared
“Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:23: might, make, known
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