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]. See the chapterMore versionsKing 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. See the chapterAmplified 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon 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. See the chapterCatholic 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. See the chapter |