Romans 11:28 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)28 Now in response to the [proclamation of the] good news [about Christ], the Jews became [God’s] enemies for the sake of you [Gentiles]. But concerning [God’s] select people, these Jews became [God’s] dearly loved ones for the sake of their forefathers [i.e., who believed God’s promises regarding their descendants]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176928 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition28 From the point of view of the Gospel (good news), they [the Jews, at present] are enemies [of God], which is for your advantage and benefit. But from the point of view of God's choice (of election, of divine selection), they are still the beloved (dear to Him) for the sake of their forefathers. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)28 As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible28 According to the gospel, they are enemies for your sake, but according to God’s choice, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version28 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. Ver Capítulo |
I say then, did the Jews trip [over Jesus] just so they could fall [away from God]? Certainly not! [There was another reason]: Instead, it was by means of their sin that salvation was made available to the Gentiles, so that the Jews might become jealous of them [i.e., causing them to want what the Gentiles now had].
When the Jews resisted [Paul’s efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them “Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only].”