Romans 11:29

For God never regrets his gifts or his Call.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

In Context

28From the stand-point of the Good News, the Jews are God’s enemies on your account; but from the stand-point of God’s selection, they are dear to him on account of the Patriarchs.

30Just as you at one time were disobedient to him, but have now found mercy in the day of their disobedience;

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Cross References

Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him — those who have received the Call in accordance with 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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