28. The people of Israel are treated as God's enemies, so that the good news can come to you Gentiles. But they are still the chosen ones, and God loves them because of their famous ancestors.
29. God doesn't take back the gifts he has given or forget about the people he has chosen.
30. At one time you Gentiles rejected God. But now Israel has rejected God, and you have been shown mercy.
31. And because of the mercy shown to you, they will also be shown mercy.