Romans 11:11

New International Reader's Version

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.

Cross References

Ezekiel 18:23

When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King. “But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy.

Ezekiel 18:32

When anyone dies, it does not give me any joy,” announces the Lord and King. “So turn away from your sins. Then you will live!

Ezekiel 33:11

Tell them, ‘When sinful people die, it does not give me any joy. But when they turn away from their sins and live, that makes me very happy. And that is just as sure as I am alive,’ announces the Lord and King. ‘So turn away from your sins! Change your evil ways! Why should you die, people of Israel?’

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 13:42

Paul and Barnabas started to leave the synagogue. The people invited them to say more about these things on the next Sabbath day.

Acts 18:6

But they opposed Paul. They treated him badly. So he shook out his clothes in protest. Then he said to them, “God’s judgment against you will be your own fault! Don’t blame me for it! From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Romans 10:19

Again I ask, “Didn’t Israel understand?” First, Moses says, “I will use people who are not a nation to make you jealous. I will use a nation that has no understanding to make you angry.” (Deuteronomy 32:21)

Romans 11:1

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.

Romans 11:12

Israel’s sin brought riches to the world. Their loss brings riches to the Gentiles. So then what greater riches will come when all Israel turns to God!

Romans 11:14

I hope somehow to stir up my own people to want what you have. Perhaps I can save some of them.

Romans 11:31

In the same way, Israel has not been obeying God. But now they receive mercy because of God’s mercy to you.