ESV Reformation Study Bible – Rom 11:30
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Rom 11:30

11:30 Paul’s argument concludes in a manner parallel to 3:19–21, stressing that Jew and Gentile are united in two things: the disobedience of sin, and the offer to them of the mercy of God. The wisdom and sovereignty of God’s grace are demonstrated in the way in which His purposes are fulfilled: the disobedience of the Jew leads to God’s mercy reaching the Gentiles; the mercy of God to the Gentiles leads to the reception of mercy by the Jews. There is no difference—all (Jew and Gentile alike) have sinned (3:23), and God has mercy on both (1:16).