Romans 11:1

New International Reader's Version

So here is what I ask. Did God turn his back on his people? Not at all! I myself belong to Israel. I am one of Abraham’s children. I am from the tribe of Benjamin.

Cross References

2 Kings 23:27

So the Lord said, “I will remove Judah from my land. I will do to them what I did to Israel. I will turn my back on Jerusalem. It is the city I chose. I will also turn my back on this temple. I spoke about it. I said, ‘I will put my Name there.’ ” (1 Kings 8:29)

Psalm 77:7

“Will the Lord turn away from us forever? Won’t he ever show us his kindness again?

Psalm 94:14

The Lord won’t say no to his people. He will never desert those who belong to him.

Hosea 9:17

My God will turn his back on his people. They have not obeyed him. So they will wander among other nations.

Luke 20:16

He will come and kill them. He will give the vineyard to others.” When the people heard this, they said, “We hope this never happens!”

Acts 22:3

“I am a Jew. I was born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but I grew up here in Jerusalem. I studied with Gamaliel. I was well trained by him in the law given to our people long ago. I wanted to serve God as much as any of you do today.

Acts 26:4

“The Jewish people all know how I have lived ever since I was a child. They know all about me from the beginning of my life. They know how I lived in my own country and in Jerusalem.

Romans 11:11

Again, here is what I ask. The Israelites didn’t trip and fall once and for all time, did they? Not at all! Because Israel sinned, the Gentiles can be saved. That will make Israel jealous of them.

Romans 3:4

Not at all! God is true, even if every human being is a liar. It is written, “You are right when you sentence me. You are fair when you judge me.” (Psalm 51:4)

Romans 9:3

I am so concerned about my people, who are members of my own race. I am ready to be cursed, if that would help them. I am even willing to be separated from Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:22

Are they Hebrews? So am I. Do they belong to the people of Israel? So do I. Are they Abraham’s children? So am I.

Philippians 3:5

I was circumcised on the eighth day. I am part of the people of Israel. I am from the tribe of Benjamin. I am a pure Hebrew. As far as the law is concerned, I am a Pharisee.

1 Samuel 12:22

But the Lord will be true to his great name. He won’t turn his back on his people. That’s because he was pleased to make you his own people.