The Jews are God's enemies. Compare Romans 11:11. But because of God's choice. MacKnight says: "The very persons here said to be beloved [friends] in respect of the election [God's choice], are in the preceding clause said to be enemies in respect of the gospel. Wherefore, this election cannot be of individuals to eternal life: but it is that national election, whereby the Jews were made the church and people of God. See Romans 9:11 note."

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