Romans 9:15

New International Reader's Version

He said to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy. I will show love to those I love.” (Exodus 33:19)

Cross References

Exodus 33:19

The Lord said, “I will make all my goodness pass in front of you. And I will announce my name, the Lord, in front of you. I will have mercy on whom I have mercy. And I will show love to those I love.

Isaiah 27:11

When their twigs are dry, they will be broken off. Then women will come and make fires with them. The people of Jacob don’t understand the Lord. So the God who made them won’t be concerned about them. Their Creator won’t be kind to them.

Micah 7:18

Lord, who is a God like you? You forgive sin. You forgive your people when they do what is wrong. You don’t stay angry forever. Instead, you take delight in showing your faithful love to them.

Romans 9:16

So it doesn’t depend on what people want or what they do. It depends on God’s mercy.