Romans 9:16

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 have mercy on whomsoever I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomsoever I have compassion.

17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: Even for this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show forth my power in thee, and that my name might be declared in all the earth.

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Cross References

Luke 10:21In that hour he rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and reveal them to babes; yea, O Father, that so it seemed good in thy sight.

John 3:8The wind blows where it will, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but knowest not whence it comes, and whither it goes. So is every one that is born of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:26For see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

Ephesians 2:8For by grace ye are saved through faith; and that 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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