Romans 9:16

Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.

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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 to Moses he says: “I will pity whomever I pity. And I will offer mercy to whomever I will pity.”

17For Scripture says to the Pharaoh: “I have raised you up for this purpose, so that I may reveal my power by you, and so that my name may be announced to all the earth.”

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Cross References

Genesis 27:9and go straight to the flock, and bring me two of the best young goats, so that from them I may make meat for your father, such as he willingly eats.

Isaiah 65:1Those who before were not asking for me have sought me. Those who have not sought me have found me. I said, “Behold, it is I! Behold, it is I!” to a nation which was not invoking my name.

Luke 10:21In the same hour, he exulted in the Holy Spirit, and he said: “I confess to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones. It is so, Father, because this way was pleasing before you.

John 3:8The Spirit inspires where he wills. And you hear his voice, but you do not know where he comes from, or where he is going. So it is with all who are born of the Spirit.”

1 Corinthians 1:26So take care of your vocation, brothers. For not many are wise according to the flesh, not many are powerful, not many are noble.

Ephesians 2:8For by grace, you have been saved through faith. And this is not of yourselves, for it is a 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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