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
(when the children were not yet born, nor had done either good or evil, that the purpose of God according to his choice might abide, not on account of works, but of Him that calleth,) it was said to her, the elder shall serve the younger:
One vessel
Romans 9:22
And what if God, though resolved to shew his displeasure at last, and to make known his power, yet bore with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction?
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way, for he is the instrument I have chosen, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
2 Timothy 2:20
In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.