English Language Versions
KJV So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
KJVP So G686 then G3767 it is not G3756 of him that willeth, G2309 nor G3761 of him that runneth, G5143 but G235 of God G2316 that showeth mercy. G1653
YLT so, then -- not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
ASV So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
WEB So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
RV So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that hath mercy.
NET So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.
ERVEN So God will choose anyone he decides to show mercy to, and his choice does not depend on what people want or try to do.