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even us, whom He also called, not from among Jews only, but also from among Gentiles?

but Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, did not attain that law.

Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as though it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way: "Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will go up into heaven?' (that is, to bring Christ down),

But what does it say? "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart"—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching,

But I say, have they never heard? On the contrary, they have;"Their voice has gone out into all the earth,And their words to the ends of the world."

But I say, did Israel not know? First Moses says,"I will make you jealous by that which is not a nation,By a nation without understanding will I anger you."

But as for Israel He says, "All day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people."

But what does the divine response say to him? "I have left for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal."

But if it is by grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise grace is no longer grace.

What then? What Israel is seeking, it has not obtained, but the chosen obtained it, and the rest were hardened;

I say then, did they stumble so as to fall? May it never be! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make them jealous.

But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became a partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree,

do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast against them, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.

Quite right! They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be haughty, but fear,

Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.

From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of God's choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers;