Romans 11:28-29

The Mystery of Israel's Salvation

²⁸ As regards the gospel, they are enemies of God for your sake. But as regards election, they are _o beloved for the sake of their forefathers. ²⁹ For the gifts and _p the calling of God are irrevocable.

1. Cross References
   Romans 9:5
   To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
   Deuteronomy 7:8
   But it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
   Deuteronomy 10:15
   Yet the Lord set his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 8:28
   And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.