Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews 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].
Anderson New Testament
Therefore, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
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.
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 shew mercy to whom I will shew mercy, and I will feel compassion for whom I will feel compassion. 16 So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy. 17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh, For this very thing I have raised thee up from amongst men, that I might thus shew in thee my power, and so that my name should be declared in all the earth.
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Cross References
Isaiah 65:1
I am sought out of them that inquired not for me, I am found of them that sought me not; I have said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.
Matthew 11:25-26
At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
Luke 10:21
In the same hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit and said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes: yea, Father, for thus has it been well-pleasing in thy sight.
John 1:12-13
but as many as received him, to them gave he the right to be children of God, to those that believe on his name;
John 3:8
The wind blows where it will, and thou hearest its voice, but knowest not whence it comes and where it goes: thus is every one that is born of the Spirit.
Romans 9:11
the children indeed being not yet born, or having done anything good or worthless (that the purpose of God according to election might abide, not of works, but of him that calls),
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
For consider your calling, brethren, that there are not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
Ephesians 2:4-5
but God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 2:8
For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift:
Philippians 2:13
for it is God who works in you both the willing and the working according to his good pleasure.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, that God has chosen you from the beginning to salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
Titus 3:3-5
For we were once ourselves also without intelligence, disobedient, wandering in error, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
James 1:18
According to his own will begat he us by the word of truth, that we should be a certain first-fruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 2:9-10
But ye are a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light;
Genesis 27:1-4
And it came to pass when Isaac had become old, and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, that he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, My son! And he said to him, Here am I.
Genesis 27:9-14
Go, I pray thee, to the flock, and fetch me thence two good kids of the goats. And I will make of them a savoury dish for thy father, such as he loves.
Psalm 110:3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in holy splendour: from the womb of the morning shall come to thee the dew of thy youth.