Romans 9:15

Easy To Read Version

God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to the person that I want to show mercy to. I will show pity to the person that I want to show pity to.” {\cf2\super [86]}

Cross References

Exodus 33:19

Then the Lord answered, “I will cause my perfect Goodness to go before you. I am the Lord and I will announce my name so that you can hear it. Why? Because I can show my kindness and love to any person I choose.

Isaiah 27:11

The vines will become dry. And the branches will break off. Women will use those branches for firewood.

Micah 7:18

There is no God like you.\par You take away people’s guilt.\par

Romans 9:16

So God will choose the person he decides to show mercy to. And his choice does not depend on what people want or try to do.