111I saythen, they did not stumbleso as to fall, did they? 2May it never be! But by their transgression3salvation has come to the Gentiles, to 4make them jealous.
12Nowif their transgression is riches for the world and their failure is riches for the Gentiles, howmuchmore will their a5fulfillment be!
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But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Inasmuchthen as 6I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,
14ifsomehow I might 7move to jealousy8my bfellowcountrymen and 9savesome of them.
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For if their rejection is the 10reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but 11life from the dead ?