Romans 11:28

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 11:28

BSB

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.

AKJV

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes.

CPDV

Certainly, according to the Gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But according to the election, they are most beloved for the sake of the fathers.

ERV

As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.

NHEB

Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are loved for the fathers' sake.

SMT

Truly concerning the good news, enemies for you: and concerning the selection, beloved for the fathers.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 11:28

AsconcerningG3303 theG2596Preposition gospelG2098Noun NeutertheyareenemiesG2190AdjectiveforyoursakesG5209 butG1161ConjunctionastouchingG2596PrepositiontheelectionG1589Noun FemininetheyarebelovedG27Adjective forG1223Prepositionthefathers'G3962Noun Masculine sakesG1223Preposition

Commentary for Romans 11:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 11:28

Summary

Israel's opposition benefits gentiles; election stands.

Event

Paul explains Israel's dual status

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD