28 In relation to the gospel they are (A)enemies on your account, but in relation to God’s choice they are beloved (B)on account of the fathers; 29 for the gifts and the (C)calling of God (D)are irrevocable. 30 For just as you once were disobedient to God, but now have been shown mercy because of their disobedience, 31 so these also now have been disobedient, that because of the mercy shown to you they also may now be shown mercy. 32 For (E)God has shut up all in disobedience, so that He may show mercy to all.

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28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies(A) for your sake; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of the patriarchs,(B) 29 for God’s gifts and his call(C) are irrevocable.(D) 30 Just as you who were at one time disobedient(E) to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience, 31 so they too have now become disobedient in order that they too may now[a] receive mercy as a result of God’s mercy to you. 32 For God has bound everyone over to disobedience(F) so that he may have mercy on them all.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 11:31 Some manuscripts do not have now.