Romans 9:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy.

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  • Isa 65:1 : 1 I am sought by those who did not ask for me; I am found by those who did not seek me. I said, 'Here I am, here I am,' to a nation that was not called by my name.
  • Matt 11:25-26 : 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them to babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in your sight.
  • Luke 10:21 : 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and revealed them to babes: even so, Father, for so it seemed good in your sight.
  • John 1:12-13 : 12 But as many as received him, to them he gave power to become the children of God, to those who believe in his name: 13 Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
  • John 3:8 : 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes; so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.
  • Rom 9:11 : 11 For the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him who calls;
  • 1 Cor 1:26-31 : 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, God has chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are: 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— 31 That, as it is written, He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.
  • Eph 2:4-5 : 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, made us alive together with Christ, (by grace you are saved;)
  • Eph 2:8 : 8 For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
  • Phil 2:13 : 13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
  • 2 Thess 2:13-14 : 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 To which he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Titus 3:3-5 : 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
  • Jas 1:18 : 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures.
  • 1 Pet 2:9-9 : 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 Who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
  • Gen 27:1-4 : 1 And it happened, when Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son and said to him, My son: and he said to him, Here I am. 2 And he said, Behold now, I am old, I do not know the day of my death: 3 Now therefore take, I ask you, your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and get me some venison; 4 And make me savory food, such as I love, and bring it to me, that I may eat, so that my soul may bless you before I die.
  • Gen 27:9-9 : 9 Go now to the flock, and bring me from there two good young goats; and I will make them savory food for your father, such as he loves: 10 And you shall bring it to your father, that he may eat, and that he may bless you before his death. 11 And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Look, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man: 12 Perhaps my father will feel me, and I will seem to him as a deceiver; and I will bring a curse upon myself, and not a blessing. 13 And his mother said to him, Let your curse be on me, my son: only obey my voice, and go get them for me. 14 And he went, and got them, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savory food, such as his father loved.
  • Ps 110:3 : 3 Your people shall be willing in the day of your power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: you have the dew of your youth.

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    11For the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him who calls;

    12It was said to her, The elder shall serve the younger.

    13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

    14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

    15For He says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

  • Rom 9:17-24
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    17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, For this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show My power in you, and that My name might be declared throughout all the earth.

    18Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens.

    19You will say then to me, Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?

    20But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Shall the thing formed say to Him who formed it, Why have you made me like this?

    21Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?

    22What if God, willing to show His wrath and to make His power known, endured with much patience the vessels of wrath prepared for destruction:

    23And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory,

    24Even us whom He has called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?

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    5Even so then, at this present time there is also a remnant according to the election of grace.

    6And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.

    7What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

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    19And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show mercy on whom I will show mercy.

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    8For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

    9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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    29For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.

    30For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience,

    31even so these also have now been disobedient, that through the mercy shown to you they also may obtain mercy.

    32For God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all.

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    16However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all patience as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

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    9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.

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    5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

  • Rom 9:6
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    6Not as though the word of God has failed. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel:

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    4But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,

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    13For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

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    27But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.

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    10Who once were not a people, but now are the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

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    13For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

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    30Moreover whom He predestined, these He also called; whom He called, these He also justified; and whom He justified, these He also glorified.

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    33Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies.

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    30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith.

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    10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

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    20But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.

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    9And the LORD said to Moses, Pharaoh will not listen to you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.

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    32But though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies.

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    13Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

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    14But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your benefit should not be by compulsion, but willingly.

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    15But when it pleased God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace,

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    6Why then do you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts? When He had worked wonders among them, did they not let the people go, and they departed?