Romanos 11
Cyril of Alexandria · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Romanos 11:1
Wisely, Paul does not make the plight of Israel appear worse than it is. Even though he says that the nation is struggling in its blindness, he manages to say something positive at this point. — EXPLANATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
Romanos 11:7
Israel tried to find righteousness in the type which was the law but did not obtain it. However, those who were sealed were elected and did obtain it on account of their belief, being justified by their faith. The rest were blinded, being hardened and rebellious. — EXPLANATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
Romanos 11:11
I marvel at your kindness, Paul, and the way in which you so artfully craft the words of the divine dispensation. You assert that the Gentiles were called not because the Israelites had lost all hope of salvation after they had stumbled on Christ the stumbling stone but rather that they would imitate those who were so unexpectedly accepted by God, that they would recognize their wickedness, that they would want to understand better than before and that they would accept the redeemer. — EXPLANATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
Romanos 11:26
Although it was rejected, Israel will also be saved eventually, a hope which Paul confirms by quoting this text of Scripture. For indeed, Israel will be saved in its own time and will be called at the end, after the calling of the Gentiles. — EXPLANATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS
Romanos 11:30
Paul shows that both Jews and Gentiles were guilty of the same thing and that they were likewise cleansed by one and the same grace. — EXPLANATION OF THE LETTER TO THE ROMANS