As concerning the gospel; in respect to the spread of the gospel.

Enemies for your sakes; enemies to the gospel and rejecters of it in such a way that, by the wise appointment of God, it shall be more generally preached and obeyed among the Gentiles. The rejection of the gospel by the Jews was the occasion why the preachers of it turned to the Gentiles, and this was a part of God's purpose. Compare Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6; Acts 22:18-21; Acts 28:28.

Touching the election; on account of God's choosing Abraham and his spiritual seed, and on account of the promises which he made, they were still remembered in mercy, and in due time would again be restored to the privileges and blessings of his people.

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