Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It does not, therefore, depend on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. New Living Translation So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it. English Standard Version So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. Berean Standard Bible So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. Berean Literal Bible So then, it is not of the willing, nor of the running, but of God showing mercy. King James Bible So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. New King James Version So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy. New American Standard Bible So then, it does not depend on the person who wants it nor the one who runs, but on God who has mercy. NASB 1995 So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. NASB 1977 So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy. Legacy Standard Bible So then it does not depend on the one who wills or the one who runs, but on God who has mercy. Amplified Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible So then, it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy. Holman Christian Standard Bible So then it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy. American Standard Version So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy. Contemporary English Version Everything then depends on God's mercy and not on what people want or do. English Revised Version So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy. GOD'S WORD® Translation Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. Good News Translation So then, everything depends, not on what we humans want or do, but only on God's mercy. International Standard Version Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy. Majority Standard Bible So then, it does not depend on man?s desire or effort, but on God?s 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. 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, World English Bible So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionso then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness; Berean Literal Bible So then, it is not of the willing, nor of the running, but of God showing 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: Smith's Literal Translation Surely then, not of him willing, nor of him running, but of God commiserating. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity. New American Bible So it depends not upon a person’s will or exertion, but upon God, who shows mercy. New Revised Standard Version So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, it is not within reach of him who wishes, nor within the reach of him who runs, but it is within the reach of the merciful God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore it is not by means of him who wills, neither by means of him who runs, but in the hand of God, the merciful. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. Godbey New Testament Then it is not of him that willeth, nor him that runneth, but of God who shows mercy. Haweis New Testament Well then, it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God who sheweth mercy. Mace New Testament so that this is a matter not dependent on him that wills or runs, but on God, who shews 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, 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Sovereign Choice…15For He says to Moses: “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” 16So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy. 17For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”… Cross References John 1:12-13 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Titus 3:5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. John 6:44 “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him. Exodus 33:19 “I will cause all My goodness to pass before you,” the LORD replied, “and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” Deuteronomy 7:7-8 The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. Treasury of Scripture So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy. 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, not of works, but of him that calleth;) 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 eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I… Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 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 WillsRomans 9 1. Paul is sorry for the Jews.7. All of Abraham not of the promise. 18. God's sovereignty. 25. The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold. 32. The cause of their stumbling. So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty of God in the process of salvation. In the broader context of Romans 9, Paul is addressing the issue of God's election and the role of human will. The idea that salvation does not depend on human desire or effort aligns with the doctrine of grace, which is a central theme in Paul's writings. Ephesians 2:8-9 reinforces this by stating that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works, so that no one can boast. This phrase challenges the cultural and religious mindset of first-century Judaism, which often emphasized adherence to the law and personal righteousness as means to achieve favor with God. The historical context of the Roman church, which included both Jewish and Gentile believers, highlights the importance of understanding that salvation is not earned by human means but is a result of divine grace. but on God’s mercy Persons / Places / Events 1. Apostle PaulThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the believers in Rome, explaining the sovereignty of God in salvation. 2. God Central to this verse, God is depicted as the sovereign being whose mercy is the determining factor in salvation. 3. Israel The broader context of Romans 9 discusses Israel's place in God's redemptive plan, highlighting God's sovereign choice. 4. Gentiles The inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan of salvation is a key theme in Romans, emphasizing that salvation is not limited by ethnicity or human effort. 5. Pharaoh Mentioned earlier in Romans 9, Pharaoh serves as an example of God's sovereign will in hardening hearts to demonstrate His power and mercy. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyRecognize that God's mercy is the foundation of salvation, not human effort or desire. This should lead to humility and gratitude. Dependence on Divine Mercy Emphasize the importance of relying on God's mercy rather than personal achievements or status for salvation. Encouragement in Evangelism Knowing that salvation is based on God's mercy can encourage believers to share the gospel, trusting God to work in hearts. Assurance of Salvation Believers can find assurance in their salvation, knowing it is secured by God's mercy and not their fluctuating efforts. Response to God's Mercy Encourage a life of worship and obedience as a response to the mercy God has shown, living out faith with gratitude.(16) Of him that runneth.--A metaphor taken from the foot-races as St. Paul may very possibly have seen them practised at Corinth. (Comp. Romans 9:16; Galatians 2:2; Galatians 5:7; Philippians 2:16.) The meaning is that the prize does not depend on human will or human effort, but on the grace of God. Greek SoἌρα (Ara) Conjunction Strong's 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive. then, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. [it does] not [depend] οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. on man’s τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. desire θέλοντος (thelontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. effort, τρέχοντος (trechontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. on τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. mercy. ἐλεῶντος (eleōntos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. 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