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Romans 11:29

Eastern Fathers

John Chrysostom

"For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance." And even this is not all he says to solace them, for he uses what had already come about. And what came in of consequence, that he states as chiefly intended.

Homily on Romans 19 ↗

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Then when he says, for the gifts and the calling, he excludes an objection. For someone might claim that even though the Jews were formerly beloved on account of their forefathers, nevertheless the hostility they exert against the Gospel prevents them from being saved in the future. But the Apostle asserts that this is false, saying: for the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. …

Commentary on Romans ↗