World English Bible
"So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy."
— Romans 9:16, World English Bible
“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 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.”
Even as it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!
For he said to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion."
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, "For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth."
So then, he has mercy on whom he desires, and he hardens whom he desires.
You will say then to me, "Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?"