Romans 11:14 net — if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them.

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"if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them."

— Romans 11:14, NET Bible

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Romans 11 — Context

11

I ask then, they did not stumble into an irrevocable fall, did they? Absolutely not! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make Israel jealous.

12

Now if their transgression means riches for the world and their defeat means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full restoration bring?

13

Now I am speaking to you Gentiles. Seeing that I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry,

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if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them.

15

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

16

If the first portion of the dough offered is holy, then the whole batch is holy, and if the root is holy, so too are the branches.

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Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and participated in the richness of the olive root,

Romans 11:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:14 say?
Romans 11:14 in the NET Bible reads: “if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them.”
Where is Romans 11:14 in the Bible?
Romans 11:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 14.
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 11:14.
What translation should I read Romans 11:14 in?
Romans 11:14 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 11:14?
Romans 11:14 reads (NET): “if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them.” 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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