ὥσπερ γὰρ. Another ground for the hope in 25 b found in a parallel between the actual experiences of Gentiles and Jews.

ὑμεῖς. Cf. Romans 11:13; the whole section is addressed to Gentiles.

ποτὲ ἠπειθήσατε. Cf. Ephesians 2:12; Ephesians 4:18 : the Gentile state was due to the refusal to obey the voice of GOD speaking to them; Romans 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. Acts 12:9 f., Acts 13:46 alibi

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