[13] As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. [14] What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. [15] For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. [16] So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. [17] For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for same purpose up, that I might shew power in and that name might be declared throughout all the earth. [18] Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. [19] Thou wilt say then Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? [20] Nay but, O man, who thou that repliest against God? the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made thus? [21] Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?