Exodus 9:16 - Catholic Public Domain Version

But it was for this reason that I appointed you, so that I may reveal my strength by you, and so that my name may be described throughout all the earth.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But for this very purpose have I let you live, that I might show you My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth. [Rom. 9:17-24.]

American Standard Version (1901)

but in very deed for this cause have I made thee to stand, to show thee my power, and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.

Common English Bible

But I’ve left you standing for this reason: in order to show you my power and in order to make my name known in the whole world.