Romans 9:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,

And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy. The word "glory" seems to be used here in the same special sense as in Romans 6:4; in which case the whole expression denotes that 'glorious exuberance of divine mercy' which was manifested in choosing and eternally arranging for the salvation of sinners.

Which he had afore prepared unto glory,

Romans 9:23

23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,