Romans 9:17
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.
More from Romans 9
Verse 1
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Verse 2
That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.
Verse 3
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Verse 4
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
Verse 5
Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.