Romans 11:6-8
Contemporary English Version
6 This happened because of God's undeserved kindness and not because of anything they have done. It could not have happened except for God's gift of undeserved grace.
7 This means that only a chosen few of the people of Israel found what all of them were searching for. And the rest of them were stubborn, 8 (A) just as the Scriptures say,
“God made them so stupid
that their eyes are blind,
and their ears
are still deaf.”
Romans 11:6-8
New International Version
6 And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works;(A) if it were, grace would no longer be grace.
7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain.(B) The elect among them did, but the others were hardened,(C) 8 as it is written:
Footnotes
- Romans 11:8 Deut. 29:4; Isaiah 29:10
Romans 11:6-8
King James Version
6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.
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