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Romans 11:19 (NLT)

“Well,” you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.”

Romans 11:20 (NLT)

Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen.

Romans 11:21 (NLT)

For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either.

Romans 11:22 (NLT)

Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.

Romans 11:23 (NLT)

And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree.

You, by nature, were a branch cut from a wild olive tree. So if God was willing to do something contrary to nature by grafting you into his cultivated tree, he will be far more eager to graft the original branches back into the tree where they belong.

Romans 11:25 (NLT)

I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.

Romans 11:26 (NLT)

And so all Israel will be saved. As the Scriptures say, “The one who rescues will come from Jerusalem, and he will turn Israel away from ungodliness.

Romans 11:27 (NLT)

And this is my covenant with them, that I will take away their sins.”

Romans 11:28 (NLT)

Many of the people of Israel are now enemies of the Good News, and this benefits you Gentiles. Yet they are still the people he loves because he chose their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Romans 11:29 (NLT)

For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.

Romans 11:30 (NLT)

Once, you Gentiles were rebels against God, but when the people of Israel rebelled against him, God was merciful to you instead.

Romans 11:31 (NLT)

Now they are the rebels, and God’s mercy has come to you so that they, too, will share in God’s mercy.

Romans 11:32 (NLT)

For God has imprisoned everyone in disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone.

Romans 11:33 (NLT)

Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!

Romans 11:34 (NLT)

For who can know the Lord ’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice?

Romans 11:35 (NLT)

And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?

Romans 11:36 (NLT)

For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.

Romans 12:4 (NLT)

Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function,

Romans 12:6 (NLT)

In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you.

Romans 12:7 (NLT)

If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.

Romans 12:11 (NLT)

Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Romans 12:13 (NLT)

When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Romans 12:14 (NLT)

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.

Romans 12:16 (NLT)

Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!