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Epistle to the Romans, Chapter 11

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Chapter 11 of Romans—New World Translation (NWT)

  1. ¶ I ask, then, God did not reject his people, did he?1 Never may that happen! For I also am an Israelite,2 of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.3
  2. God did not reject his people, whom he first recognized.[a]4 Why, do YOU not know what the Scripture says in connection with E·liʹjah, as he pleads with God against Israel?5
  3. “Jehovah,[b] they have killed your prophets, they have dug up your altars, and I alone am left, and they are looking for my soul.”[c]6
  4. Yet, what does the divine pronouncement7 say to him? “I have left seven thousand men over for myself, [men] who have not bent the knee to Baʹal.”8
  5. In this way, therefore, at the present season also a remnant9 has turned up according to a choosing10 due to undeserved kindness.
  6. Now if it is by undeserved kindness,11 it is no longer due to works;12 otherwise, the undeserved kindness no longer proves to be undeserved kindness.13
  7. ¶ What, then? The very thing Israel is earnestly seeking he did not obtain,14 but the ones chosen[d]15 obtained it. The rest had their sensibilities blunted;16
  8. just as it is written: “God[e] has given them a spirit of deep sleep,17 eyes so as not to see and ears so as not to hear, down to this very day.”18
  9. Also, David says: “Let their table[f] become for them a snare and a trap and a stumbling block and a retribution;19
  10. let their eyes become darkened so as not to see, and always bow down their back.”20
  11. ¶ Therefore I ask, Did they stumble so that they fell21 completely? Never may that happen! But by their false step22 there is salvation to people of the nations,23 to incite them to jealousy.24
  12. Now if their false step means riches to the world, and their decrease means riches to people of the nations,25 how much more will the full number[g]26 of them mean it!
  13. ¶ Now I speak to YOU who are people of the nations. Forasmuch as I am, in reality, an apostle27 to the nations,28 I glorify29 my ministry,30
  14. if I may by any means incite [those who are] my own flesh to jealousy and save31 some from among them.32
  15. For if the casting of them away33 means reconciliation34 for the world, what will the receiving of them mean but life from the dead?
  16. Further, if the [part taken as] firstfruits35 is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy,36 the branches are also.
  17. ¶ However, if some of the branches were broken off but you, although being a wild olive, were grafted in among them37 and became a sharer of the olive’s38 root of fatness,39
  18. do not be exulting over the branches. If, though, you are exulting over them,40 it is not you that bear the root,41 but the root [bears] you.42
  19. You will say, then: “Branches were broken off43 that I might be grafted in.”44
  20. All right! For [their] lack of faith45 they were broken off, but you are standing by faith.46 Quit having lofty ideas,47 but be in fear.48
  21. For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you.49
  22. See, therefore, God’s kindness50 and severity.51 Toward those who fell there is severity,52 but toward you there is God’s kindness, provided you remain53 in his kindness; otherwise, you also will be lopped off.54
  23. They also, if they do not remain in their lack of faith, will be grafted in;55 for God is able to graft them in again.
  24. For if you were cut out of the olive tree that is wild by nature and were grafted56 contrary to nature into the garden olive tree, how much rather will these who are natural be grafted into their own olive tree!57
  25. ¶ For I do not want YOU, brothers, to be ignorant of this sacred secret,58 in order for YOU not to be discreet in your own eyes: that a dulling of sensibilities59 has happened in part to Israel until the full number[h]60 of people of the nations has come in,61
  26. and in this manner all Israel62 will be saved. Just as it is written: “The deliverer will come out of Zion63 and turn away ungodly practices from Jacob.64
  27. And this is the covenant on my part with them, when I take their sins away.”65
  28. True, with reference to the good news they are enemies for YOUR sakes,66 but with reference to [God’s] choosing[i] they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.67
  29. For the gifts and the calling of God are not things he will regret.68
  30. For just as YOU were once disobedient69 to God but have now been shown mercy70 because of their disobedience,71
  31. so also these now have been disobedient with mercy resulting to YOU,72 that they themselves also may now be shown mercy.
  32. For God has shut them all up together in disobedience,73 that he might show all of them mercy.74
  33. ¶ O the depth of God’s riches75 and wisdom76 and knowledge!77 How unsearchable his judgments78 [are] and past tracing out his ways [are]!
  34. For “who has come to know Jehovah’s[j] mind,79 or who has become his counselor?”80
  35. Or, “Who has first given to him, so that it must be repaid to him?”81
  36. Because from him and by him and for him are all things.82 To him be the glory forever.83 Amen.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Or, “he foreknew.”
  2. ^ See App 1D.
  3. ^ Or, “life.” See App 4A.
  4. ^ “The ones chosen.” Lit., “the choosing; the election.”
  5. ^ “God,” אABVgSyp; J7,8,10,13-15,20, “Jehovah.”
  6. ^ Or, “feast.”
  7. ^ Or, “the fullness.”
  8. ^ Or, “the fullness.”
  9. ^ “[God’s] choosing.” Or, “the choosing; the ones chosen.”
  10. ^ See App 1D.

REFERENCES

  1. ^ 1Sa 12:22; Je 31:37; Am 9:8
  2. ^ Ac 22:3; 2Co 11:22
  3. ^ Pp 3:5
  4. ^ Ex 19:5; Ps 94:14
  5. ^ 1Ki 19:10
  6. ^ 1Ki 19:2, 14
  7. ^ Ac 7:38
  8. ^ 1Ki 19:18
  9. ^ Je 3:14; Ro 9:27
  10. ^ Ro 9:11
  11. ^ Eph 1:7; 2:8
  12. ^ Ga 2:16; Eph 2:9
  13. ^ Ga 5:4
  14. ^ Jn 1:11; Ro 9:31
  15. ^ Jn 1:12; Ro 11:28
  16. ^ 2Co 3:14
  17. ^ Is 29:10
  18. ^ De 29:4; Je 5:21
  19. ^ Ps 69:22
  20. ^ Ps 69:23
  21. ^ 1Co 10:8; Heb 4:11
  22. ^ Ga 6:1
  23. ^ Ro 11:19
  24. ^ De 32:21; Ro 10:19
  25. ^ Ro 9:23; Col 1:27
  26. ^ Ro 11:25; Re 7:4
  27. ^ 1Co 9:1; 15:9
  28. ^ Ac 9:15; Ga 1:16; Eph 3:8
  29. ^ Pp 1:12; 2Ti 4:5
  30. ^ Ac 28:31; Col 1:23; 1Ti 1:12
  31. ^ 1Co 9:22; 1Ti 4:16
  32. ^ Ro 9:3
  33. ^ Mt 21:43; Heb 8:13
  34. ^ Ro 5:11; 2Co 5:19
  35. ^ Nu 15:21; Ne 10:37; Eze 44:30
  36. ^ Le 11:44; 1Pe 1:16
  37. ^ Eph 2:11, 14
  38. ^ Je 11:16
  39. ^ Jg 9:9
  40. ^ 1Co 10:12
  41. ^ Is 37:31
  42. ^ Is 60:21; Heb 2:11
  43. ^ Jn 15:6
  44. ^ Ac 15:14
  45. ^ Mt 21:43; Heb 3:19; 11:6
  46. ^ Ga 3:11; Eph 2:8
  47. ^ Ro 12:16
  48. ^ Pp 2:12
  49. ^ Jn 15:2
  50. ^ Ex 19:4; Lu 6:35; Ro 2:4
  51. ^ Jd 5
  52. ^ Mt 23:38
  53. ^ 1Co 15:2
  54. ^ Mt 25:30, 46
  55. ^ Ac 2:38
  56. ^ Ro 11:17
  57. ^ 2Co 3:16
  58. ^ 1Co 4:1; Eph 3:5
  59. ^ Ro 11:7; 2Co 3:14
  60. ^ Ro 11:12; Re 7:4
  61. ^ Re 7:3
  62. ^ Ro 2:29; 9:6; Ga 3:29; 6:16
  63. ^ Ps 14:7
  64. ^ Is 59:20
  65. ^ Is 27:9; Je 31:33; Heb 8:8
  66. ^ Heb 4:6
  67. ^ De 10:15
  68. ^ Nu 23:19
  69. ^ Eph 2:2, 12
  70. ^ Ac 15:9
  71. ^ Ac 7:51; Heb 3:8
  72. ^ Col 1:22
  73. ^ Ro 3:9
  74. ^ 1Ti 1:16; 2:4; Heb 4:16
  75. ^ Ro 2:4; 9:23
  76. ^ Pr 2:6; 3:19
  77. ^ Ps 139:6
  78. ^ Ps 36:6
  79. ^ 1Co 2:16
  80. ^ Is 40:13; Da 4:35
  81. ^ Jb 41:11
  82. ^ 1Co 8:6
  83. ^ Ga 1:5; Re 4:11

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Comments

  1. Kiamia DoelKiamia Doel
    Jan 9, 2025 23:00 GMT

    The NWT adds words to the text that are not in the greek Manuscripts to fit it's own doctrinal position for example

    Compare the wording of the NWT and the NKJV at Colossians 1:15-17

    NKJV says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.

    NWT says

    15 He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn OF all creation;16 because by means of him all OTHER things were created in the heavens and on the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,whether they are thrones or lordships or governments or authorities. All OTHER things have been created through him and for him. 17 Also, he is before all OTHER things,and by means of him all OTHER things were made to exist,

    The word “other” is not in the Greek but they add it Why? So they can decieve their followers into thinking that Christ was created by the Father and that he then created other things, that is not what the Greek says.

    1. SmeSme
      Feb 27, 2025 11:17 GMT

      Truth is from God and those that follow him. As for lies? John8:44

      Kiamia, I noticed you used a modern version of kjv to make your point about the nwt.

      Why didn’t you use the original kjv of col1:15?

      Is it because it disproves your point? It proves the opposite of what you wrote?

      Here is kjv col1:15 ¶” Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn OF every creature:“

      Now I appeal to your Christian nature to correct your mistake as God is watching each of us, and let us bless the God of Jesus his father.

      Kjv 1Pe 1:3  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ….

  2. YanekYanek
    Dec 24, 2024 22:18 GMT

    Joshua, Jehovah’s Witnesses have never denied the deity of the Messiah in his prehuman existence. While on Earth he was fully 100% human. I do not mean he was a mere human, he was not affected by Adam’s unfaithful behavior, he was sinless.

  3. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  4. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  5. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  6. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  7. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  8. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  9. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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