Romans 9:16
So, then, all depends, not on human wishes or human efforts, but on God’s mercy.
Open English Bible (US)
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
Genesis 27:9Go to the flock and bring me from there two good young goats, and I will make of them savory food for your father, such as he loves.
Luke 10:21At that same time, moved to exultation by the Holy Spirit, Jesus said: “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, you have revealed them to the childlike! Yes, Father, I thank you that this has seemed good to you.
John 3:8The wind blows wherever it wants, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from, or where it goes; it is the same with everyone who owes his birth to the Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 1:26Look at the facts of your call, friends. There are not many among you who are wise, as people reckon wisdom, not many who are influential, not many who are high-born;
Ephesians 2:8For it is by God’s loving kindness that you have been saved, through your faith. It is not due to yourselves; the gift is God’s.
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 →