The Apostle John recorded Lord Jesus saying:
"You did not choose Me but I chose you" (John 15:16)
"apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5)
The Apostle John wrote:
"the whole world lies in [the power of] the evil one" (1 John 5:19)
The Apostle Paul wrote:
"for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin" (Romans 3:9 but see Romans 3:9-18)
The Apostle John recorded:
"We know that God does not hear sinners" (John 9:31)
You aver, BreadOfLife, by adding words as well as subtracting words attributed to the Lord Jesus. Here is the supporting explanation for assertion.
The Apostle Matthew recorded Lord Jesus saying:
"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling." (Matthew 23:37)
In Matthew 23:37, the Lord Jesus said "you were unwilling"; moreover, He did not say "you had the willpower to gather your children but you chose not to gather your children". It does not follow that the verse can be read as the people of Jerusalem had the free will/choice to have their children gathered together; therefore, Matthew 23:37 does not support freewill/choice/human agency. In the self same verse, Lord Jesus said that they fought against Him, so to speak, as opposed to fighting for Him - recall the Apostle Matthew recorded the Lord Jesus saying "He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters." (Matthew 12:28). They were in bondage to captivity of the world for Lord Jesus said "you were unwilling". A person can only be saved by the intervention of the Almighty God named the Lord Jesus Christ, and it is to His glory.
The Apostle Matthew recorded the Mighty Lord Jesus saying:
"If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me." (Matthew 16:24)
This statement concurs with the words of Lord Jesus "apart from Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5) for the Savior did NOT say:
"on your own volition"
"by your free will"
"by your willpower"
"choose to"
The Lord Jesus did not imply nor express those points.
In your heart, BreadOfLife, you try to negate the words of Lord Jesus when He said:
"You did not choose Me but I chose you" (John 15:16)
Please see
"Examination of "all" in 1 Timothy 2:1-6 in the Light of our Lord Jesus Post (in this thread)" and
"The Apostle Paul does not indicate 'choose Jesus' nor freewill to salvation in 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Post"
Please see
"Predestination Means God Destined Beforehand Including Salvation Post (in this thread)" which remains true according to the Spirit! Man cannot choose Jesus, period, Jesus chooses men (John 15:16). Acknowledge Lord Jesus in all your ways, and He will make your path straight - do not be deceived by the teachings of men - trust in Him with all your heart - He is the door of the sheep. This is quoting Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 7:13-14 and Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 13:23-24 and John 10:7).
To the eternal God and Savior Jesus Christ be all glory and honor and power forever!