American King James Version
"So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. "
— Romans 9:16, American King James Version
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy. ”
“So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.”
“So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.”
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
“So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.”
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
For he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
For the scripture says to Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Therefore has he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardens.
You will say then to me, Why does he yet find fault? For who has resisted his will?