Romans 9:16
So then, it is not of him who wills nor of him who strives, but of God who shows mercy.
Family 35 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
Cross References
Luke 10:21In that same hour Jesus exulted in His spirit and said: “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to ‘infants’. Yes, Father, because it pleased you to do so.”
John 3:8The wind blows where it wishes, and you (sg) hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who has been begotten by the Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 1:26Just look at your calling, brothers: not many are wise, not many are powerful, not many are of noble birth, by human standards;
Ephesians 2:8For by grace you have been saved, through the Faith —and this 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 →