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Romans 11:30

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 11:30

Verse 30 of 36

Scripture focus

For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

Romans 11:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 11:30

Theological / Devotional

In times past. That is, prior to the preaching of the gospel among the Gentiles.

The Jews, whom God had chosen to be His ambassadors to the world, had failed miserably in their task of world evangelism. Hence it was not until the time of the Christian church that the invitation to salvation was extended to the Gentiles.

Not believed. Gr. apeithed, “to disobey.” Their former disobedience ought to repress any uncharitable feelings the Gentiles might be tempted to cherish concerning the present disobedience of the Jews (vs. 18-20).

Unbelief. Gr. apeitheia, “disobedience.” Compare apeithed above. The disobedience of the Jews resulted in the gospel’s being earned to the Gentiles (Acts 13:46).

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