Romans 9:16-18 So then, it is not of him who wills nor of him who strives, but of God who shows mercy.

WPNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁶ So then, it is not of him who wills nor of him who strives, but of God who shows mercy. ¹⁷ For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” ¹⁸ So then, He has mercy on whom He wishes, and He hardens whom He wishes.