Romans 9:11 states election stands by God's call, not works — directly supporting the same point as Romans 9:16.

Romans 9:18 expands the principle to include hardening — reinforcing that God's choice, not human will, determines both mercy and hardening.

Romans 9:15 declares God's sovereign mercy — the foundation for 9:16's conclusion that salvation depends on God's will, not human will.

1 Peter 2:10 directly mentions receiving mercy — the key word from Romans 9:16, showing mercy as basis of identity.

1 Peter 2:9 calls believers a chosen people, called by God — highlighting divine election, not human effort.

James 1:18 says God chose to give us birth by truth — regeneration by God's will, not human desire.

Titus 3:3-5 explicitly says saved not by righteous deeds but by God's mercy — a direct parallel to Romans 9:16.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 shows God's call through the gospel — salvation initiated by God, not human will.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 emphasizes God's choice and sanctifying work, not human decision — consistent with mercy not depending on effort.

Philippians 2:13 says God works in you to will and act, showing even desire and effort come from God, not from yourself.

Ephesians 2:5 states salvation is by grace through faith, not by works — the same rejection of human effort as basis.

Ephesians 2:4 highlights God's rich mercy as the source of salvation, echoing that it depends on mercy, not human effort.

In 1 Corinthians 1:26, Paul notes few believers were wise or powerful—showing God's choice doesn't depend on human qualifications.

In John 3:8, the Spirit's work is sovereign and mysterious like the wind—matching Paul's point that God's mercy is not controlled by human will.

In John 1:13, being born of God is explicitly not by human will or effort—directly reinforcing Paul's point that mercy depends on God alone.

In Luke 10:21, Jesus rejoices that the Father hides things from the wise and reveals them to little children—emphasizing God's sovereign choice in revelation.

In Matthew 11:26, Jesus affirms the Father's gracious will determines revelation—directly supporting Paul's point that mercy depends on God's will.

In Matthew 11:25, Jesus thanks the Father for hiding truth from the wise and revealing it to infants—showing divine revelation depends on God's will, not human ability.

In Isaiah 65:1, God reveals Himself to those who weren't seeking—showing His mercy comes from His own initiative, not human effort.

Acts 16:14 records God opening Lydia's heart — demonstrating that faith depends on divine initiative, not human exertion.

Acts 11:17 shows God giving the Spirit to Gentiles — underscoring that salvation rests on God's choice, not human deserving.

1 Corinthians 4:7 asks what we have not received — reinforcing that all blessings are gifts, not earned by human will or effort.

Ephesians 2:9 states salvation is not from works — directly echoing that it depends on God's mercy, not human will.

Titus 3:5 says God saved us by His mercy, not our works — affirming that salvation depends on God, not human will.

In Genesis 45:8, Joseph credits God for his position, not human action — illustrating that outcomes depend on God's will, not human effort.

Genesis 19:16 records the LORD mercifully saving Lot despite his hesitation — an OT example of salvation by mercy, not effort.

Exodus 11:9 reveals God's purpose behind Pharaoh's hardness — showing divine sovereignty over human response, not human will.