Romans 11:13

"Now if their fall is the riches of the world, and their loss the riches of the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that even though the Jewish people faced a temporary rejection (their "fall"), this event brought about spiritual benefits for Gentiles ("riches of the Gentiles"). Consequently, when the Jewish people are fully restored to their relationship with God (their "fullness"), the spiritual blessings will be even greater.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. For I speak to you Gentiles. What I am saying respecting the Jews, I say with reference to you who are Gentiles, to show you in what manner you have been admitted to the privileges of the people of God; to excite your gratitude; to warn you against abusing those mercies, etc. As Paul also was appointed to preach to them, he had a right to speak to them with authority. I am the apostle of the Gentiles.

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