Romans 9:16

Therefore, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

In Context

15For he says to Moses: I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy; and I will show compassion to whom I will show compassion.

17For the scripture says to Pharaoh: For this very purpose have I raised you up, that I may show in you my power, and that my name may be published in all the earth.

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Cross References

Luke 10:21In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

John 3:8The Spirit breathes where he pleases, and you hear his voice, but you know not whence he comes, and whither he goes; so is every one that is begotten of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;

Ephesians 2:8For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:

Matthew Henry on Romans 9:15-25

The Divine Sovereignty. ( a. d. 58.) 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the… Read the whole commentary →

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