Romans 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:16 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:16 — KJV
“So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.”
— Romans 9:16 (KJV)
Romans 9:16 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 9:16
“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. with him: that is, with God”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:16: then, god, mercy
“And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:16: nor, god, mercy
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:16: then, nor, god
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:16: then, nor, god
“Did I then begin to enquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute any thing unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more. less...: Heb. little or great”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:16: then, nor, god
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