Catholic Public Domain Version
"Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity. "
— Romans 9:16, Catholic Public Domain 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.”
So also it was written: “I have loved Jacob, but I have hated Esau.”
What should we say next? Is there unfairness with God? Let it not be so!
For to Moses he says: “I will pity whomever I pity. And I will offer mercy to whomever I will pity.”
Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.
For Scripture says to the Pharaoh: “I have raised you up for this purpose, so that I may reveal my power by you, and so that my name may be announced to all the earth.”
Therefore, he takes pity on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
And so, you would say to me: “Then why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”