Romans 11:16
The Scripture
(16) For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
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
Exodus 22:29Exodus 23:16Exodus 23:19Leviticus 23:10Numbers 15:17Numbers 15:18Numbers 15:19Numbers 15:20Numbers 15:21Deuteronomy 18:4Deuteronomy 26:10Nehemiah 10:35
Related verses (shared words)
Nehemiah 8:15Exodus 25:35Exodus 37:21Exodus 25:32Exodus 37:18Romans 11:18