Romans 9:15 net — For he says to Moses:“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

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"For he says to Moses:“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”"

— Romans 9:15, NET Bible

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Romans 9 — Context

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it was said to her,“The older will serve the younger,”

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just as it is written:“Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

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What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? Absolutely not!

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For he says to Moses:“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”

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So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

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For the scripture says to Pharaoh:“For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I may demonstrate my power in you, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.”

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So then, God has mercy on whom he chooses to have mercy, and he hardens whom he chooses to harden.

Romans 9:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:15 say?
Romans 9:15 in the NET Bible reads: “For he says to Moses:“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.””
Where is Romans 9:15 in the Bible?
Romans 9:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 15.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 9:15.
What translation should I read Romans 9:15 in?
Romans 9:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 9:15?
Romans 9:15 reads (NET): “For he says to Moses:“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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