Romans 9:16-18 Therefore, it is not of him that wills nor of him that runs, but of God that exercises mercy.

Sawyer⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ Therefore, it is not of him that wills nor of him that runs, but of God that exercises mercy. ¹⁷ For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, For this same cause I raised you up, to show my power in you, and that my name may be declared in all the earth. ¹⁸ He therefore has mercy on whom he will, and whom he will he hardens.