Romans 9:16

The English Standar Version

So then it depends not on human will or exertion,[2] but on God, who has mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 110:3

Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power,[1] in holy garments;[2] from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.[3]

Isaiah 65:1

I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, "Here am I, here am I," to a nation that was not called by[1] my name.

Matthew 11:27

All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.

Matthew 4:8

Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

Luke 10:21

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.[2]

John 3:8

The wind[4] blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."

Romans 9:11

though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad -- in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of his call --

Galatians 2:2

I went up because of a revelation and set before them (though privately before those who seemed influential) the gospel that I proclaim among the Gentiles, in order to make sure I was not running or had not run in vain.

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

Philippians 2:13

for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

James 1:18

Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.