Romans 9:16

Then it is not of him that willeth, nor him that runneth, but of God who shows mercy.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 whom I do have mercy, and I will commiserate whom I do commiserate.

17For the scripture says to Pharaoh, For this very thing have I raised you up, that I may show forth my power in you, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.

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Cross References

Luke 10:21At the same hour He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them to babes: yea, Father, because it was thus pleasing in thy sight.

John 3:8The Spirit breathes on whom He willeth, and thou hearest His voice, but dost not know whence He cometh and whither He goeth; so is every one who has been born of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many influential, not many high-born:

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 →

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