Romans 9:16
American King James Version (AKJV)
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy.
American Standard Version (ASV)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
So then, it is not by the desire or by the attempt of man, but by the mercy of God.
Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)
Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity.
Darby Bible (DBY)
So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shews mercy.
Douay–Rheims Version (DRV)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
English Revised Version (ERV)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
Free Bible Version (FBV)
So it does not depend on what we want, or our own efforts, but the merciful nature of God.
JPS Tanakh 1917 Old Testament / Weymouth New Testament (JPS / WNT)
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,
King James Version (KJV)
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Webster Bible (Webster)
So then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy.
World English Bible (WEB)
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBB)
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
so, then — not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness: