Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.In other versions
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
ASV
So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.
BBE
So then [it is] not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
DBY
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
WEB
so, then -- not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
YLT
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
ENG
So then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
WBT
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
BSB
In context
14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15For 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.
16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
17For 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.
18Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.