Romans 11:28-36 ▼

28 In relation to the Good News, the Jews are God's enemies for your sakes; but in relation to God's choice they are dearly loved for the sake of their forefathers.

29 For God does not repent of His free gifts nor of His call;

30 but just as you were formerly disobedient to Him, but now have received mercy at a time when they are disobedient,

31 so now they also have been disobedient at a time when you are receiving mercy; so that to them too there may now be mercy.

32 For God has locked up all in the prison of unbelief, that upon all alike He may have mercy.

33 Oh, how inexhaustible are God's resources and God's wisdom and God's knowledge! How impossible it is to search into His decrees or trace His footsteps!

34 "Who has ever known the mind of the Lord, or shared His counsels?"

35 "Who has first given God anything, so as to receive payment in return?"

36 For the universe owes its origin to Him, was created by Him, and has its aim and purpose in Him. To Him be the glory throughout the Ages! Amen.