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30. ὥσπερ γὰρ. Another ground for the hope in 25 b found in a parallel between the actual experiences of Gentiles and Jews.
ὑμεῖς. Cf. Rom 11:13; the whole section is addressed to Gentiles.
ποτὲ ἠπειθήσατε. Cf. Eph 2:12; Eph 4:18 : the Gentile state was due to the refusal to obey the voice of GOD speaking to them; Rom 1:19 f.
νῦν δὲ, now that you have heard and received the Gospel.
ἠλεήθητε τῇ τ. ἀπ. You came under the mercy of GOD owing to their disobedience = 28 a. As a matter of fact the opposition of the Jews led to the preaching of the Gospel to Gentiles; cf. Act 12:9 f., Act 13:46 alibi