Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 11:28 in English Standard Version "As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers." De 7:8 but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, that the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. De 10:15 Yet the Lord set his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day. Ro 9:5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.