Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
Treasury of Scripture

Romans 9:11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand...

Genesis 27:1-4,9-14 And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his oldest son...

Psalm 110:3 Your people shall be willing in the day of your power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning...

Isaiah 65:1 I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me...

Matthew 11:25,26 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth...

Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth...

John 1:12,13 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name...

John 3:8 The wind blows where it wants, and you hear the sound thereof, but can not tell from where it comes, and where it goes...

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 For you see your calling, brothers, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called...

Ephesians 2:4,5 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us...

Philippians 2:13 For it is God which works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

2 Thessalonians 2:13,14 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brothers beloved of the Lord...

Titus 3:3-5 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy...

James 1:18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

1 Peter 2:9,10 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people...



Context
God's Sovereign Choice

6Not as though the word of God has taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall your seed be called. 8That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. 9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son. 10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; 11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that 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 said to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. 16So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. 17For the scripture said to Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. 18Therefore has he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardens.
Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.


Douay-Rheims Bible
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.


Darby Bible Translation
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.


King James Bible
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.


Young's 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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