Parallel Verses English Standard Version So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. King James Bible So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. 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. English Revised Version So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy. Webster's Bible Translation 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, Romans 9:16 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesIt is not of him that willeth nor of him that runneth. It, the participation in God's mercy. Of him, i.e., dependent upon. Runneth, denoting strenuous effort. The metaphor from the foot-race is a favorite one with Paul. See 1 Corinthians 9:24, 1 Corinthians 9:26; Galatians 2:2; Galatians 5:7; Philippians 2:16; 2 Thessalonians 3:1. God is laid under no obligation by a human will or a human work. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge 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. Cross References Matthew 4:8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. Matthew 11:27 All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Galatians 2:2 I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Jump to Previous Attempt Depend Dependent Depends Desire Effort Endeavour God's Kindness Learn Mercy Pharaoh Runneth Running Runs Scripture Sheweth Shews Showeth Willeth Willing WillsJump to Next Attempt Depend Dependent Depends Desire Effort Endeavour God's Kindness Learn Mercy Pharaoh Runneth Running Runs Scripture Sheweth Shews Showeth Willeth Willing WillsLinks Romans 9:16 NIVRomans 9:16 NLT Romans 9:16 ESV Romans 9:16 NASB Romans 9:16 KJV Romans 9:16 Bible Apps Romans 9:16 Biblia Paralela Romans 9:16 Chinese Bible Romans 9:16 French Bible Romans 9:16 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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