Devine Scripture

Romans 9:16

Romans chapter 9 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.

Context

v.15For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.

v.16This passage

v.17For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 1:12

    But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name:

  • Titus 3:3

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

  • Philippians 2:13

    for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:13

    But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

  • Ephesians 2:4

    but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

  • James 1:18

    Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.