Romans 9:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
A short, plain-language explanation of Romans 9:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
King James Version · Public Domain“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“so, then--not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 9:16 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 27:1When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied.
- Genesis 27:9Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats, so that I can make them into a tasty dish for your father—the kind he loves.
- Psalms 110:3Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
- Isaiah 65:1“I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
- Luke 10:21At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
- John 1:12But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
- John 3:8The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
- Romans 9:11Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
- 1 Corinthians 1:26Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
- Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
- Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
- Philippians 2:13For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
- Titus 3:3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
- James 1:18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
- 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).