Romans 10:2

10:2 For I can testify that they are zealous for God, ¹  but their zeal is not in line with the truth. ² 

Romans 11:9

11:9 And David says,

“Let their table become a snare and trap,

a stumbling block and a retribution for them;

Romans 11:20

11:20 Granted! ³  They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!

Romans 11:30

11:30 Just as you were formerly disobedient to God, but have now received mercy due to their disobedience,

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¹ tn Grk “they have a zeal for God.”

² tn Grk “in accord with knowledge.”

sn Their zeal is not in line with the truth means that the Jews’ passion for God was strong, but it ignored the true righteousness of God (v. 3; cf. also 3:21).

³ tn Grk “well!”, an adverb used to affirm a statement. It means “very well,” “you are correct.”