Romans 11:29

For no change of purpose can annul God’s free gift and call.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

In Context

28In relation to the gospel, the Jews are God’s enemies for your sake; but in relation to the election, they are dearly loved for their forefather’s sake.

30And as in times past you were yourselves disobedient to God, but now, thanks to their disobedience, have obtained mercy;

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Cross References

Romans 8:28Now we know that all things continually work together for good to to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

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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