What does Romans 11:31 mean?

Romans 11:31 highlights themes such as mercy, unbelief, grace when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 11:31 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

29For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

30For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

31Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy.

32For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

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Ephesians 2:4
This verse speaks of God's rich mercy, aligning with the theme of mercy in Romans 11:31.
Romans 9:30
Both verses discuss the reception of mercy by those who were not originally chosen.
James 2:13
This verse explains that mercy triumphs over judgment, echoing the mercy theme in Romans.