Romans 11:14
“If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.”

What does Romans 11:14 mean?
Romans 11:14 (KJV) states, "If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them." This verse is a part of the larger context of Romans 9-11, in which Paul addresses the issue of the salvation of the Jewish people and their rejection of…
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In the epistle to the Romans, the apostle Paul writes with profound passion and purpose. His heart bleeds for the salvation of his fellow Jews, his kinsmen according to the flesh. In Romans 11:14, he articulates a stirring desire: "If by any means I may provoke to emulation them…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for the Salvation of Our Loved Ones
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound desire expressed in Your Word, specifically in Romans 11:14, where it declares, "If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them." Lord, my heart is filled…
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