Romans 11:22
The Scripture
(22) Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
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 2:4Romans 2:5Romans 9:22Romans 9:23Numbers 14:18Numbers 14:19Numbers 14:20Numbers 14:21Numbers 14:22Deuteronomy 32:39Deuteronomy 32:40Deuteronomy 32:41
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 2:4I Kings 7:25II Chronicles 4:4Isaiah 63:7Ezekiel 48:10Ezekiel 48:17