Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
New American Standard Bible
So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who
King James Version
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Holman Bible
So then it does not depend on human will or effort
International Standard Version
Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.
A Conservative Version
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who is merciful.
American Standard Version
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
Amplified
So then God’s choice is not dependent on human will, nor on human effort [the totality of human striving], but on God who shows mercy [to whomever He chooses—it is His sovereign gift].
An Understandable Version
So then, it does not depend on what a person wants or does, but on God, who shows pity [i.e., to whomever He wants].
Bible in Basic English
So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.
Common New Testament
So it depends not upon man's will or exertion, but upon God's mercy.
Daniel Mace New Testament
so that this is a matter not dependent on him that wills or runs, but on God, who shews mercy.
Darby Translation
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
Godbey New Testament
Then it is not of him that willeth, nor him that runneth, but of God who shows mercy.
Goodspeed New Testament
So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on the mercy of God.
John Wesley New Testament
It is not therefore of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Julia Smith Translation
Surely then, not of him Willing, nor of him running, but of God commiserating.
King James 2000
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Consequently therefore, {it does not depend on the} one who wills or on the one who runs, but on God who shows mercy.
Modern King James verseion
So then it is not of the one willing, nor of the one running, but of God, the One showing mercy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So lieth it not then in a man's will, or cunning, but in the mercy of God.
Moffatt New Testament
You see, it is not a question of human will or effort but of the divine mercy.
Montgomery New Testament
So then it is not a question of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
NET Bible
So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.
New Heart English Bible
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Noyes New Testament
So then it dependeth not on him that willeth, nor on him that runneth, but on God who showeth mercy.
Sawyer New Testament
Therefore, it is not of him that wills nor of him that runs, but of God that exercises mercy.
The Emphasized Bible
Hence, then, it is nor of him that wisheth nor of him that runneth, but of the mercy-shewing God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Well then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth mercy.
Twentieth Century New Testament
So, then, all depends, not on human wishes or human efforts, but on God's mercy.
Webster
So then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
Weymouth New Testament
And from this we learn that everything is dependent not on man's will or endeavour, but upon God who has mercy. For the Scripture said to Pharaoh,
Williams New Testament
So one's destiny does not depend on his own willing or strenuous actions but on God's having mercy on him.
World English Bible
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Worrell New Testament
So, then, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God Who hath mercy.
Worsley New Testament
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Youngs Literal Translation
so, then -- not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 9:16
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Context Readings
God's Sovereign Choice To Show Mercy
15 For he says to Moses: I will show mercy to whom I will show mercy; and I will show compassion to whom I will show compassion. 16 Therefore, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. 17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh: For this very purpose have I raised you up, that I may show in you my power, and that my name may be published in all the earth.
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Cross References
Matthew 11:25-26
At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
Luke 10:21
In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said: I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes; even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.
John 1:12-13
But as many as received him, to them he gave the privilege of be coming the children of God, even to those who believe on his name;
John 3:8
The Spirit breathes where he pleases, and you hear his voice, but you know not whence he comes, and whither he goes; so is every one that is begotten of the Spirit.
Romans 9:11
(the children, indeed, having not yet been born, and having done neither good nor evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calls,)
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;
Ephesians 2:4-5
but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love with which he loved us,
Ephesians 2:8
For by grace you have been saved through the faith; and this matter is not of yourselves; it is the gift of God:
Philippians 2:13
for it is God, who, of his good pleasure, works in you both the will and the power to perform.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God did, from the beginning, choose you to salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,
Titus 3:3-5
For we ourselves also were formerly foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one an other.
James 1:18
Of his own will, he begot us with the word of truth, in order that we might be, as it were, the first-fruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light: