Romans 9:16

It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.

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So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.

Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity