Romans 11:12
The Scripture
(12) Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul writes to the believers in Jerusalem, reminding them that they are God’s chosen people yet also that God’s mercy extends to the Gentiles. He explains that the election of Israel is not a permanent exclusion but a temporary state that God may change, emphasizing that all are included in Christ. The chapter highlights the tension between divine election and the inclusive nature of salvation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 11:15Romans 11:33Romans 9:23Ephesians 3:8Colossians 1:27Romans 11:25Isaiah 11:11Isaiah 11:12Isaiah 11:13Isaiah 11:14Isaiah 11:15Isaiah 11:16
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