Romans 9:16
King James Version (KJV)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
In context
14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15 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.
16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
17 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.
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
Romans 9:16 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
- WEB World English Bible
- So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
- ASV American Standard Version
- So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- so, then — not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
- DBY Darby Translation
- So then [it is] not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
- WBS Webster Bible
- So then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.