Romans 9:16-18 You see, it is not a question of human will or effort but of the divine mercy.

Moffatt⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ You see, it is not a question of human will or effort but of the divine mercy. ¹⁷ Why, scripture says to Pharaoh, It was for this that I raised you up, to display my power in you, and to spread news of my name over all the earth. ¹⁸ Thus God has mercy on anyone just as he pleases, and he makes anyone stubborn just as he pleases.