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Concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers` sake.
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Scholars explain that Paul presents Israel's status as a paradox. From the perspective of the gospel, which they had rejected, they are considered 'enemies' of God. However, from the perspective of God's 'election' or covenant choice, they remain 'beloved' because of the unbreakable promises He made to their forefathers like Abraham.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As concerning the Gospel. This means as far as the gospel is concerned, or in order to promote its extension and spread throughout the ear…
As touching the gospel (κατα το ευαγγελιον). "According to (κατα with the accusative) the gospel" as Paul has shown in verses 11-2…
19th Century
Anglican
The real position of the Jews is this: They have been permitted to fall into a state of estrangement to make room for the Gentiles. But this does n…
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Even though the condition of the Israelites is presently considered by God as those who are enemies for the sake of the Gentiles, yet all the time,…
16th Century
Protestant
With regard indeed to the gospel, etc. He shows that the worst thing in the Jews should not subject them to the contempt of the Gentiles. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As concerning the Gospel Whereas it might be objected to the call and conversion of the Jews, their implacable enmit…
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Of all judgments, spiritual judgments are the most severe; of these the apostle is here speaking. The restoration of the Jews is, in the natural or…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After leading the Gentiles to a knowledge of the divine judgments, in which God’s goodness and severity were manifested, the Apostle, act…
