Romans 11:28 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.”

Romans 11:28 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 11:28 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 11:28 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake.”

Romans 11:28 — World English Bible

Romans 11:28 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“As touching the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sake. ”

Romans 11:28 — American Standard Version

Romans 11:28 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“As regards, indeed, the good tidings, <FI>they are<Fi> enemies on your account; and as regards the choice--beloved on account of the fathers;”

Romans 11:28 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 11:28 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“As regards the glad tidings, [they are] enemies on your account; but as regards election, beloved on account of the fathers. ”

Romans 11:28 — Darby Translation

Romans 11:28 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“As concerning the Gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloued for the fathers sakes.”

Romans 11:28 — Geneva Bible

Romans 11:28 in Context — Romans 11

26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins.

28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers’ sakes.

29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

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What Does Romans 11:28 Mean?

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