Rom 11:28. Ἐχθροὶ) enemies. Therefore the obstinacy of the Jews ought not to be alleged to the prejudice of their conversion. Moreover, they are called enemies, in an active sense; presently [by and by] they shall be called beloved in a passive sense (both in respect of God, not merely, of Paul); the evil is to be imputed to man; the good proceeds from God. So also mercy and unbelief are opposed to each other, Rom 11:30, etc.-διʼ ὑμᾶς, for your sakes, Rom 11:31; Rom 11:12; Rom 11:15.