Romans 9:23
And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,
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'In order to make known the riches of his glory for vessels of mercy, which he has prepared beforehand for glory' — the potter metaphor of Romans 9:20–23 presents both 'vessels of wrath' and 'vessels of mercy' as instruments through which God makes known his character. The asymmetry is notable: Paul describes the vessels of wrath as those God 'endures with much patience' while the vessels of mercy are those he 'prepared beforehand' — suggesting different modes of divine agency. The 'riches of his glory' echoes Ephesians 1:18 and 3:16, framing election not in terms of divine arbitrariness but divine wealth generously displayed through the redeemed community. The passage belongs to Romans 9–11's sustained argument about Israel and the nations, framing divine election as a mystery serving the universal proclamation of mercy rather than a privilege for a closed group.
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