6 occurrences in 8 translations

'Depends' in the Bible

so, as far as depends on me, am I ready to announce the glad tidings to you also who are in Rome.

Verse ConceptseagernessdiligenceTo The Jew FirstRight Desires

Therefore, [inheriting] the promise depends entirely on faith [that is, confident trust in the unseen God], in order that it may be given as an act of grace [His unmerited favor and mercy], so that the promise will be [legally] guaranteed to all the descendants [of Abraham]—not only for those [Jewish believers] who keep the Law, but also for those [Gentile believers] who share the faith of Abraham, who is the [spiritual] father of us all—

Verse ConceptsAdoption, nature ofCertaintyGuaranteePaul, Teaching OfGod, Grace OfJustification Under The GospelJustification By FaithChildren Of AbrahamJustified By GraceRighteous By FaithUnder The LawGraceThe promises of GodPromises concerningFaithDadsAcceptanceFaith KjvGod's GracePromisesHaving FaithStrength And FaithFaith In Godorder

and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,

Verse ConceptsElection, Characteristics OfGood Or BadBirthChosen Disciples

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].

Verse ConceptsGod, Grace OfSalvation Not By WorksNot My Will But God'sNot ToilingThe Will Of MenMercyRaceMercy And Graceeffortimpulsiveness

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