Romans 11:11 kjva — I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy."

— Romans 11:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Romans 11 — Context

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(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.

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And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

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Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

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I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

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Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?

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For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

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If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

Romans 11:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:11 say?
Romans 11:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.”
Where is Romans 11:11 in the Bible?
Romans 11:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 11.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 11:11.
What translation should I read Romans 11:11 in?
Romans 11:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 11:11?
Romans 11:11 reads (KJVA): “I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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