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Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Romans 9:16 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Romans 9:16 in other translations
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
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In context
13 As it is written: Jacob I have loved: but Esau I have hated.
14 What shall we say then? Is there injustice with God? God forbid!
15 For he saith to Moses: I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy. And I will shew mercy to whom I will shew mercy.
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 to Pharao: To this purpose have I raised thee, that I may shew my power in thee and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
18 Therefore he hath mercy on whom he will. And whom he will, he hardeneth.
19 Thou wilt say therefore to me: Why doth he then find fault? For who resisteth his will?
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