What does Romans 11:35 mean?

Romans 11:35 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Romans 11:35 today?

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

Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

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!

34For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?

35Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

36For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

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