Romans 11:7
What then? That which Israel was searching for he did not get, but those of the selection got it and the rest were made hard.
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6But if it is of grace, then it is no longer of works: or grace would not be grace.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:28Then I will give no answer to their cries; searching for me early, they will not see me:
Isaiah 44:18They have no knowledge or wisdom; for he has put a veil over their eyes, so that they may not see; and on their hearts, so that they may not give attention.
Luke 13:24Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.
Romans 3:9What then? are we worse off than they? In no way: because we have before made it clear that Jews as well as Greeks are all under the power of sin;
Romans 8:28And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.
Romans 9:23And to make clear the wealth of his glory to vessels of mercy, which he had before made ready for glory,
Matthew Henry on Romans 11:2-33
The State of the Jews; The State of the Gentiles; The Gentiles Warned; The Future Conversion of the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my… Read the whole commentary →