Romans 11:5-7

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁵ So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace. ⁶ But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works, otherwise grace would no longer be grace.^[a]

⁷ What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened,