Romans 11:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 11:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 11:11 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The NIV reads: "Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvati..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 11:11 — NIV
“Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make Israel envious.”
— Romans 11:11 (NIV)
Cross-References for Romans 11:11
“I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.”
Contextual link discussing God's plan for Israel.
“Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says, “I will make you envious by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding.””
Shares the theme of Israel's rejection and God's purpose.
“Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are now turning to the Gentiles.”
Illustrates the turning to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection.
“I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.”
Explains the partial hardening of Israel and the inclusion of Gentiles.
“For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?”
Highlights the consequence of Israel's rejection.
“Just as you who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy as a result of their disobedience,”
Explains how Gentile inclusion resulted from Israel's disobedience.
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