Romans 9:16-18 So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ So then it does not depend on mans will or effort, but on God who shows mercy. ¹⁷ The scripture says to Pharaoh: »For this reason I have raised you up, that I might through you, show my power and declare my name in all the earth.« ¹⁸ He shows mercy to the one he chooses, and he allows others to be stubborn.