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Commentary on Romans, Book IX · §2

Mercy on whom he wills

It depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. He has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills. Glory to God. Amen.

Latin

Non volentis neque currentis sed miserentis Dei. Cuius vult miseretur, et quem vult indurat. Gloria Deo. Amen.

About this text

Origen’s Commentary on Romans, Book IX (Rufinus’s Latin). Complete on this page: §§1–2.

English follows PG 14 (Migne) — Rufinus Latin. Scheck FOTC was not used as wording. This page is Book IX §§1–2 (closeout).

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  • Copy-text PG 14 (Migne) — Rufinus Latin (Latin · Book IX §§1–2)

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