"So then {it is} not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." — Romans 9:16

Romans 9:16 · KJV

“So then {it is} not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”

— Romans 9:16

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.

Verse 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.

Romans 9 — Context

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.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: {it is} the gift of God:

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

Philippians 2:13

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of {his} good pleasure.

Ephesians 2:4-5

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

1 Peter 2:9-10

But ye {are} a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {peculiar: or, purchased} {praises: or, virtues}

Titus 3:3-5

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, {and} hating one another.

Romans 9:11

(For {the children} being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, {are called}: