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So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse to listen.
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American Standard Version
So then he hath mercy on whom he will, and whom he will be hardeneth.
Christian Standard Bible
So then, he has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
English Standard Version
So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
King James Version
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy , and whom he will he hardeneth.
New American Standard Bible
So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires.
New International Version
Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.
New King James Version
Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens.
World English Bible
So then, he has mercy on whom he desires, and he hardens whom he desires.