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Romans 11:28

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 11:28

Verse 28 of 36

Scripture focus

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

Romans 11:28 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 11:28

Theological / Devotional

Enemies. Perhaps a reference to the hostility of the Jews toward the gospel, or to the fact that their rejection of Christ made them truly enemies of God. This latter sense is reflected in the translation, “enemies of God” (RSV).

For your sakes. The result of their exclusion has been the calling of the Gentiles, as Paul has already explained (vs. 11, 12, 15, 19).

As touching the election. Literally, “according to the election,” here probably referring to the principle of election, that is, to the fact that God selected Israel to be His people, and will save the believing remnant among them.

Beloved. Compare ch. 9:25. Even in their state of rejection the Jews are still beloved of God.

For the fathers’ sakes. Compare Acts 3:25; Rom. 9:4, 5.

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