Romans 11:28-36

New Life Version

²⁸ The Jews are fighting against the Good News. Because they hate the Good News, it has helped you who are not Jews. But God still loves the Jews because He has chosen them and because of His promise to their early fathers. ²⁹ God does not change His mind when He chooses men and gives them His gifts. ³⁰ At one time you did not obey God. But when the Jews did not receive God’s gift, you did. It was because they did not obey. ³¹ The Jews will not obey now. God’s loving-kindness to you will some day turn them to Him. Then the Jews may have His loving-kindness also. ³² God has said that all men have broken His Law. But He will show loving-kindness on all of them.

³³ God’s riches are so great! The things He knows and His wisdom are so deep! No one can understand His thoughts. No one can understand His ways. ³⁴ The Holy Writings say, “Who knows the mind of the Lord? Who is able to tell Him what to do?” ^{(A) 35} “Who has given first to God, that God should pay him back?” ^{(B) 36} Everything comes from Him. His power keeps all things together. All things are made for Him. May He be honored forever. Let it be so.