Rom.9.18

Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

Rom.9.18

All we're saying is that God has the first word, initiating the action in which we play our part for good or ill.

Rom.9.18

Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden.

Rom.9.18

Therefore He has mercy on whom He wills, and whom He wills He hardens.