Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
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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
Cross References
Genesis 27:9Go now to the flock and get me two good young goats from there. I will make them savoury food for your father, such as he loves.
Isaiah 65:1“I am enquired of by those who didn’t ask. I am found by those who didn’t seek me. I said, ‘See me, see me,’ to a nation that was not called by my name.
Luke 10:21In that same hour, Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”
John 3:8The wind blows where it wants to, and you hear its sound, but don’t know where it comes from and where it is going. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.”
1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;
Ephesians 2:8for by grace you have been 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 →