17. For the scripture saith to Pharao: To this purpose have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
18. Therefore he hath mercy on whom he will; and whom he will, he hardeneth.
19. Thou wilt say therefore to me: Why doth he then find fault? for who resisteth his will?
20. O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it: Why hast thou made me thus?