The Combo of Grace

Romans 9:15-17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
15 He had every right to say to Moses:

“I will be merciful to whomever I choose and I will show compassion to whomever I wish.”[a]

16 Again, this proves that God’s choice doesn’t depend on how badly someone wants it or tries to earn it,[b] but it depends on God’s kindness and mercy. 17 For just as God said to Pharaoh:

“I raised you up[c] as ruler of Egypt for this reason, that I might make you an example of how I demonstrate my miracle power. For by the example of how I deal with you, my powerful name will be a message proclaimed throughout the earth!”[d]

Footnotes:
a: Romans 9:15 See Ex. 33:19.
b: Romans 9:16 Or “not of the one willing nor of the one running.”
c: Romans 9:17 The Aramaic can be translated “For this reason I ruined you.”
d: Romans 9:17 See Ex. 9:16.