Romans 11:30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 11:30-32

Romans 11:30-32. For as ye Believing Gentiles; in times past Before Christ was preached to you; have not believed God Did not believe in the living and true God: or rather, as the words ποτε ηπειθησατε τω θεω signify, were once disobedient to God, and were buried in ignorance and superstition; but now have obtained mercy Namely, to be converted and pardoned; through their unbelief τη τουτων απειθεια , through, or on occasion of, their disobedience. The apostle does not mean that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 11:25-36

Completion of God’s great plan (11:25-36)The Gentiles should not feel self-satisfied, but rather understand the purposes of God that Paul has now revealed to them. God has used the hardening of Israel to give the Gentiles the opportunity to receive the gospel, but neither the hardening of Israel nor the opportunity for the Gentiles will last for ever. God is using the conversion of the Gentiles to bring about the salvation of Israel. When Paul uses the words ‘full number’ and ‘all’ in speaking... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 11:30

in times past = at one time ( pote ). have not believed = disobeyed. See Romans 2:8 . obtained mercy . Literally were pitied. through . No preposition. unbelief = disobedience. Greek. apeitheia, Also Romans 11:32 .Ephesians 2:2 ; Ephesians 5:6 . Colossians 3:6 . Hebrews 4:6 , Hebrews 4:11 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 11:30

For as ye in time past were disobedient to God, but now have obtained mercy by their disobedience, even so have these also now been disobedient, that by the mercy shown to you they also now may obtain mercy.In a word, Paul said here that the situation had been reversed (as elaborated under the preceding verses). In previous times the establishment of Gentile nations were the hardened, and any among them who were saved faced the necessity of forsaking their establishment and uniting with the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 11:30-31

Romans 11:30-31. For as ye in times past, &c.— When the promise was made to Abraham, the calling of the Gentiles was not a secondary design,to take effect in case the Jew rejected the Gospel, but an absolute purpose, to be accomplished whether the Jews complied or refused. The refusal of the Jew was no way necessary to the calling of the Gentile; nor did the Apostles preach to the Gentiles only because the Jews had refused to accept the Gospel. Had the Jews embraced the faith of Christ, the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 11:30

30, 31. For as ye in times past have not believed—or, "obeyed" God—that is, yielded not to God "the obedience of faith," while strangers to Christ. yet now have obtained mercy through—by occasion of their unbelief—(See on Romans 11:1; Romans 11:1- :; Romans 11:1). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 11:25-32

3. Israel’s restoration assured 11:25-32Paul previously laid the groundwork for this section. His point so far was that God is able to restore Israel. That is, He can restore the nation of Israel, which now has many natural branches (unbelieving Jews) broken off, to its former condition as a fruitful nation in the world. Now we learn that He is not only able to do it, but He will do it. This section is the climax of everything Paul wrote in chapters 9-11."The same mercy that has overtaken the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 11:30-31

These verses are a warning to Gentile believers. Gentiles should beware of becoming critical of God for planning to bless the Jews in the future. We should also beware of becoming proud because we are presently the special objects of God’s favor. We need to remember that God chose Israel so we Gentiles could enjoy salvation (Genesis 12:1-3). read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 11:30

11:30 believed (d-9) See Note q, ch. 10.21. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 11:1-36

Israel’s Rejection not final. A Warning to the GentilesIn this chapter St. Paul brings to an end his great exposition of God’s dealings with the Jews. He has shown in Romans 9 that God is free to choose or reject individuals or nations as the instruments of His purpose; and, in Romans 10, that the Jews have deserved their rejection. Now he declares that, in spite of all this, God has not. cast off His ancient people. He has seen fit, in His mercy, to preserve a portion of them faithful to His... read more

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