Romans 9:21

English Standard Version

21 Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? (Isa 64:8; Jer 18:6; 2Ti 2:20) 

New International Version

21 Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? 

New International Reader’s Version

21 Isn’t the potter free to make different kinds of pots out of the same lump of clay? Some are for special purposes. Others are for ordinary use. 

King James Version

21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? 

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