Romans 9:16

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So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
World English Bible (WEB)
So{G686} then{G3767} it is not{G3756} of him that willeth{G2309}{(G5723)}, nor{G3761} of him that runneth{G5143}{(G5723)}, but{G235} of God{G2316} that sheweth mercy{G1653}{(G5723)}.
Strong's King James
(16) So indeed then, it's not the one who wants or the one who runs rather The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God who shows mercy.
The F.O.G
[16] So it doesn't depend on human desire or effort, but on God's sovereign mercy.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so, then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
Young's Literal Translation

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