Romans 9:14 - The Message14-18 Is that grounds for complaining that God is unfair? Not so fast, please. God told Moses, “I’m in charge of mercy. I’m in charge of compassion.” Compassion doesn’t originate in our bleeding hearts or moral sweat, but in God’s mercy. The same point was made when God said to Pharaoh, “I picked you as a bit player in this drama of my salvation power.” All we’re saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for better or worse. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 What shall we conclude then? Is there injustice upon God's part? Certainly not! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. See the chapterCommon English Bible14 So what are we going to say? Isn’t this unfair on God’s part? Absolutely not! See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version14 What should we say next? Is there unfairness with God? Let it not be so! See the chapter |