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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/9.htm">New International Version</a> What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory— <a href="/nlt/romans/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory. <a href="/esv/romans/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> in order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory— <a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that He might also make known the riches of His glory upon the vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/kjv/romans/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, <a href="/nkjv/romans/9.htm">New King James Version</a> and that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/nasb_/romans/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon objects of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/nasb/romans/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He did so to make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/nasb77/romans/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He did so in order that He might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/lsb/romans/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and in order that He might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory— <a href="/amp/romans/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And what if He has done so to make known the riches of His glory to the objects of His mercy, which He has prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/csb/romans/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And what if he did this to make known the riches of his glory on objects of mercy that he prepared beforehand for glory — <a href="/hcsb/romans/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And what if He did this to make known the riches of His glory on objects of mercy that He prepared beforehand for glory— <a href="/asv/romans/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory, <a href="/cev/romans/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He did this by showing how glorious he is when he has pity on the people he has chosen to share in his glory. <a href="/erv/romans/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto glory, <a href="/gwt/romans/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Can't God also reveal the riches of his glory to people who are objects of his mercy and who he had already prepared for glory? <a href="/gnt/romans/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And he also wanted to reveal his abundant glory, which was poured out on us who are the objects of his mercy, those of us whom he has prepared to receive his glory. <a href="/isv/romans/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Can't he also reveal his glorious riches to the objects of his mercy that he has prepared ahead of time for glory— <a href="/msb/romans/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory? <a href="/net/romans/9.htm">NET Bible</a> And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory-- <a href="/nheb/romans/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/wbt/romans/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory, <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in order to make known His infinite goodness towards the subjects of His mercy whom He has prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/web/romans/9.htm">World English Bible</a> and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory— <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and that He might make known the riches of His glory on vessels of kindness, that He before prepared for glory, whom also He called—us— <a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that He might also make known the riches of His glory upon the vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/ylt/romans/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and that He might make known the riches of His glory on vessels of kindness, that He before prepared for glory, whom also He did call -- us -- <a href="/slt/romans/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And that he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared for glory.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> That he might shew the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he hath prepared unto glory? <a href="/cpdv/romans/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> so that he might reveal the wealth of his glory, within these vessels of mercy, which he has prepared unto glory? <a href="/nabre/romans/9.htm">New American Bible</a> This was to make known the riches of his glory to the vessels of mercy, which he has prepared previously for glory, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and what if he has done so in order to make known the riches of his glory for the objects of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he poured his mercy upon the favored vessels, which were prepared for the glory of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his love overflowed on the vessels of compassion that were prepared by God for glory; <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and, that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy which he before prepared for glory, showed mercy to us, <a href="/godbey/romans/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and in order that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he before prepared unto glory? <a href="/haweis/romans/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon the vessels of mercy which he had before prepared for glory: <a href="/mace/romans/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and display his infinite goodness to such objects of mercy, as he had prepared for glory? <a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> in order to make known His infinite goodness towards the subjects of His mercy whom He has prepared beforehand for glory, <a href="/worrell/romans/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and that He might make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory, even us, <a href="/worsley/romans/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and that He might make known the riches of his glory in the vessels of mercy, which He hath prepared for glory? <a href="/parallel/romans/9-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2368" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">The Calling of the Gentiles</a> …22What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction? 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">What if He did this</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1107.htm" title="1107: gnōrisē (V-ASA-3S) -- To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know.">make</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4149.htm" title="4149: plouton (N-AMS) -- From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.">riches</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory known</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/4632.htm" title="4632: skeuē (N-ANP) -- A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband).">the vessels</a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleous (N-GNS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">of His mercy,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ha (RelPro-ANP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/4282.htm" title="4282: proētoimasen (V-AIA-3S) -- To prepare or appoint beforehand, predestine. From pro and hetoimazo; to fit up in advance.">He prepared in advance</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory—</a> 24including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/2-4.htm">Ephesians 2:4-7</a> But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, / made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! / And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, ... <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a> He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9-10</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. <a href="/colossians/1-27.htm">Colossians 1:27</a> To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6-7</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. / Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. <a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a> I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:9</a> For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:14</a> To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-7</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7</a> No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. <a href="/isaiah/43-7.htm">Isaiah 43:7</a> everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” <a href="/exodus/33-19.htm">Exodus 33:19</a> “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” <a href="/isaiah/60-21.htm">Isaiah 60:21</a> Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33-34</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.” <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a> Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared to glory,might.<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?<a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20,21</a> Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: … <a href="/ephesians/1-6.htm">Ephesians 1:6-8,18</a> To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved… he had afore.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">1 Chronicles 29:18</a> O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto thee:<a href="/luke/1-17.htm">Luke 1:17</a> And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.<a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Ephesians 2:3-5</a> Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Afore</a> <a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/3-12.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Infinite</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Objects</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/23-15.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/13-12.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Afore</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-20.htm">Infinite</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Objects</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Subjects</a> <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 9</div>1. <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Paul is sorry for the Jews.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">All of Abraham not of the promise.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">God's sovereignty.</a> 25. <a href="/romans/9-25.htm">The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.</a> 32. <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">The cause of their stumbling.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>What if He did this This phrase introduces a hypothetical scenario, inviting readers to consider God's sovereign actions. It reflects the broader context of <a href="/romans/9.htm">Romans 9</a>, where Paul discusses God's sovereignty in election and His right to show mercy or harden hearts. This rhetorical question challenges readers to trust in God's wisdom and purpose, even when His actions are beyond human understanding.to make the riches of His glory known The "riches of His glory" refers to the abundant and multifaceted nature of God's glory, which encompasses His holiness, majesty, and grace. This phrase suggests that God's actions are ultimately aimed at revealing His character and divine attributes. The concept of God's glory is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18-19</a>, where Moses asks to see God's glory, and in the New Testament, where Jesus is described as the radiance of God's glory (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>).to the vessels of His mercy "Vessels of His mercy" is a metaphorical expression indicating those whom God has chosen to receive His mercy. In the cultural context of the time, vessels were common household items, often used to hold valuable substances. This imagery suggests that believers are chosen by God to contain and display His mercy. The idea of being vessels is also seen in <a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm">2 Timothy 2:20-21</a>, where Paul speaks of different kinds of vessels in a house, some for honorable use.whom He prepared in advance for glory— This phrase emphasizes the doctrine of predestination, indicating that God has a predetermined plan for those He has chosen. The concept of being "prepared in advance" aligns with <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a>, where Paul writes about believers being chosen before the foundation of the world. The "glory" mentioned here refers to the ultimate glorification of believers, a future state of eternal life and communion with God, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30</a>, where those whom God justifies, He also glorifies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign Creator who displays His glory and mercy. 2. <a href="/topical/o/objects_of_his_mercy.htm">Objects of His Mercy</a> Believers who have been chosen and prepared by God to receive His mercy and glory. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, addressing the Roman church and explaining God's sovereign plan. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_church.htm">Roman Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 5. <a href="/topical/g/glory.htm">Glory</a> The divine splendor and majesty of God, which He desires to reveal to His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God, in His sovereignty, chooses to reveal His glory and mercy to those He has prepared. This should lead to humility and gratitude. <a href="/topical/t/the_riches_of_his_glory.htm">The Riches of His Glory</a> Reflect on the depth and richness of God's glory, which is not just a future promise but a present reality for believers. This should inspire worship and awe. <a href="/topical/p/prepared_for_glory.htm">Prepared for Glory</a> Believers are not only recipients of mercy but are also being prepared for eternal glory. This preparation involves sanctification and spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/l/living_as_objects_of_mercy.htm">Living as Objects of Mercy</a> As recipients of God's mercy, believers are called to live lives that reflect His mercy and grace to others, serving as a testimony to His glory. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> The assurance of being prepared for glory provides hope and encouragement in the face of trials and challenges, knowing that God's ultimate purpose is to reveal His glory through us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 9</a> <a href="/q/how_to_join_a_guided_christian_prayer.htm">What are the riches of God's glory?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_riches_of_god's_glory.htm">What are the riches of God's glory?</a> <a href="/q/why_choose_judas_as_a_disciple.htm">What are Vessels of Wrath?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_vessels_of_wrath.htm">What are Vessels of Wrath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/romans/9-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[What if He did this] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. make γνωρίσῃ (gnōrisē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1107.htm">Strong's 1107: </a> To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. riches πλοῦτον (plouton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4149.htm">Strong's 4149: </a> From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glory {known} δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] vessels σκεύη (skeuē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4632.htm">Strong's 4632: </a> A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband). of [His] mercy, ἐλέους (eleous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. whom ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. He prepared in advance προητοίμασεν (proētoimasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4282.htm">Strong's 4282: </a> To prepare or appoint beforehand, predestine. From pro and hetoimazo; to fit up in advance. for εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. glory— δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">NT Letters: Romans 9:23 And that he might make known (Rom. 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