Romans 9:16
So, consequently not of{the will-ing} nor of{the hurrying}; contrariwise of{the showing-mercy God},
Garth's Hyper-literal Translation
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 to{the same hour} the Jesus exults-self to{the Spirit} and says, "I-am-acknowledging-self-out to{you}, Father, Lord of{the heaven} and of{the earth}, that you-conceal-from, the-same, from of{wise} and of{put-together/intelligent} and you-off-cover/uncover same to{infant}. Yes, oh Father, that the-same-ly becomes well-esteem-ia/inclination in-front of{you},"
John 3:8The breathe-effect/blow-effect/wind/spirit, which-where it-is-will-ing, is-breathing/blowing, and you-are-hearing the sound of{same}; contrariwise, you-have_not_beheld whence it-is-being-come and where it-is-withdrawing. The-same-ly is-being all the having-been-begotten out of{the spirit}."
1 Corinthians 1:26for you-are-viewing the call-sis[i.e. state of calling] of{you}, brothers, that not many [are] wise according-to flesh, not many [are] enabled/empowered[adjective], not many [are] well-become[adjective];
Ephesians 2:8for to{the grace/favor} you-are-being having-been-saved through of{the faith}, and the-same not out of{you}, 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 →