Romans 11:12-16
Romans 11:12
Now if their wrongdoing proves to be riches for the world, and their failure, riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fulfillment be!
Romans 11:13
But I am speaking to you who are Gentiles. Therefore insofar as I am an apostle of Gentiles, I magnify my ministry
Romans 11:14
if somehow I may move my own people to jealousy and save some of them.
Romans 11:15
For if their rejection proves to be the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
Romans 11:16
If the first piece of dough is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy, the branches are as well.