Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

The potter

Bible References

The potter

Romans 9:11
for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,

One vessel

Romans 9:22
if the divine Being has patiently bore with those objects of his displeasure, that had been working out their own destruction, why may he not reveal himself to make them feel his vindictive power,
Acts 9:15
go, said the Lord to him: for he is the instrument I have chosen, to bear my name to the Gentiles, to kings, and to the children of Israel.
2 Timothy 2:20
in a palace there are vessels not only of gold, and of silver, but of wood and of earth likewise: some are for honourable uses, and others for meaner purposes.