Romans 11:28

In regard to the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes; but in regard to God's choice, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.

In Context

27And this will be my covenant with them, when I shall have taken away their sins.”

29For in respect to his gifts and his calling, there is no change of purpose with God.

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Cross References

Isaiah 41:8But thou, O Israel, my servant, Thou, Jacob, whom I have chosen, Offspring of Abraham, my friend!

Micah 7:20Thou wilt show faithfulness to Jacob, And mercy to Abraham, Which thou swarest to our fathers from the days of old.

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 →

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