Romans 11:5

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, now also, there is a small minority which has been selected by God’s unearned favor [i.e., to be saved].

Cross References

Romans 9:27

And Isaiah declares about [the nation of] Israel [Isa. 10:22-23], “[Even] if the number of Israelites were [as many] as the grains of sand in the ocean, [still only] a small minority will be saved.

Romans 9:11

– See Verse 12

Romans 11:28

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].