Romans 9:22 · KJV
"What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:"
King James Version
What does Romans 9:22 mean? →Passage Context
20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
22What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction:
23And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you that God is patient with us?
2
How do you view justice and mercy in your life?
3
When have you experienced God's patience in your own struggles?
Life Application
grace
Recognize areas in your life where you need to extend grace to others, just as God extends grace to you.
forgiveness
Consider how God's patience can inspire you to be more forgiving towards those who wrong you.
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