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Romans 9:24

Eastern Fathers

Theophylact of Ohrid

And he did not say: He saved all the Gentiles, but: "from among the Gentiles," that is, some. Therefore do not be offended, O Jew. Behold, even among the Gentiles some receive mercy, and others do not.

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Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

After showing that God's grace is given to men as a result of God's election through which men are called to grace, the Apostle shows that such election or calling applies not only to the Jews—as if they could boast on account of what is said in Deuteronomy: he loved your fathers (Deut 4:37)—but also to the gentiles. First, he states the intended proposition; second, he proves it, at as in Hosea he says; third, he draws the conclusion, at what then shall we say? …

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