God's Sovereignty
J. Lyth, D.D. Romans 9:17-18 For the scripture said to Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised you up, that I might show my power in you… I. ITS DISPLAY in the exercise of — 1. Mercy. 2. Justice. II. ITS HARMONY WITH THE DOCTRINE OF FREE GRACE. III. ITS USE. 1. For conviction and conversion. 2. He might have hardened you — may yet do it if you repent not. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses 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. WEB: For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."