Romans 11:28
The Scripture
(28) As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
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 11:11Romans 11:30Matthew 21:43Acts 13:45Acts 13:46Acts 14:2Acts 18:6I Thessalonians 2:15I Thessalonians 2:16Romans 11:7Isaiah 41:8Isaiah 41:9
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Jeremiah 16:3Jeremiah 27:19I Corinthians 9:10Song of Solomon 5:9I Corinthians 9:18