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
One vessel
Bible References
The potter
Romans 9:11
even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's purpose in election would stand, not by works but by his calling) --
Proverbs 16:4
The Lord works everything for its own ends -- even the wicked for the day of disaster.
Isaiah 64:8
Yet, Lord, you are our father. We are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the product of your labor.
Jeremiah 18:3
So I went down to the potter's house and found him working at his wheel.
One vessel
Romans 9:22
But what if God, willing to demonstrate his wrath and to make known his power, has endured with much patience the objects of wrath prepared for destruction?
Jeremiah 22:28
This man, Jeconiah, will be like a broken pot someone threw away. He will be like a clay vessel that no one wants. Why will he and his children be forced into exile? Why will they be thrown out into a country they know nothing about?
Hosea 8:8
Israel will be swallowed up among the nations; they will be like a worthless piece of pottery.
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said to him, "Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.
2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a wealthy home there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.