Well (καλως). Perhaps ironical, though Paul may simply admit the statement (cf. Mr 12:32) and show the Gentile his real situation.…

Well. True. It is true they were broken off; but to show that there was no occasion for boasting, he adds that they were not rejected …

It might be possible for the Gentile to claim a special providence in his substitution for the Jew. He should rather be reminded that there is a co…

Paul now expands the figures of root and branches by setting forth the allegory of the olive tree. Actually, there are two trees, the cultivated ol…

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To this the apostle answers, by approving and granting in, part what was said, that the unbelieving Jews were b…

The gospel is the greatest riches of every place where it is present. Therefore, as the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews was the occasio…

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews was both useful and reversible, the Apostle now forbids the Gentiles to boast against the Jews.