Romans 9:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
Romans 9:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Romans 9:16 in 6 Bible Translations
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Romans 9:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.”
Romans 9:16 — World English Bible
Romans 9:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy. ”
Romans 9:16 — American Standard Version
Romans 9:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“so, then--not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:”
Romans 9:16 — Young's Literal Translation
Romans 9:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“So then [it is] not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but ofGod that shews mercy. ”
Romans 9:16 — Darby Translation
Romans 9:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“So then it is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth mercy.”
Romans 9:16 — Geneva Bible
Romans 9:16 in Context — Romans 9
14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.
15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.
What Does Romans 9:16 Mean?
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