King James Version with Apocrypha
"So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy."
— Romans 9:16, King James Version with Apocrypha
“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.”
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 saith 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 willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?