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1 Corinthians 7:16
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt savethy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt savethy wife?

1 Corinthians 9:20-22
And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; …

2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

provoke.

Romans 11:11
I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: butrather through their fall salvationis come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

my.

Romans 9:3
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

Philemon 1:12
Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:

might.

1 Corinthians 7:16
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt savethy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt savethy wife?

1 Timothy 4:16
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

James 5:20
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

and save some of them
Paul's ultimate goal is the salvation of his fellow Jews. Despite their widespread rejection of Jesus as the Messiah, Paul remains hopeful that some will come to faith. This reflects the broader biblical theme of the remnant, where a faithful few are preserved and saved, as seen in passages likeIsaiah 10:22 andRomans 9:27. Paul's missionary efforts are not in vain, as he believes that through his ministry to the Gentiles, some Jews will be moved to accept Christ. This phrase underscores the inclusivity of the Gospel, emphasizing that salvation is available to all, both Jew and Gentile, through faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul has just told Gentile believers that Israel’s stumbling has opened the door of salvation to the nations (Romans 11:11-13). Now he lets us look into his heart by explaining why he leans so hard into his gentile mission.

•Romans 9:1-3 and 10:1 show the same burden: Paul longs for Israel’s salvation even while serving among the nations.

•Acts 28:28 echoes his strategy: taking the gospel to Gentiles is not a rejection of Israel but a means to reach them.

“In the hope” signals confident expectation, not wishful thinking. Paul trusts God’s covenant promises to Israel (Romans 11:1-2).

•Romans 11:29 reminds us “God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.”

•Isaiah 45:17 foretells everlasting salvation for Israel, underscoring Paul’s certainty.

Jealousy here is the positive kind—an ache that stirs someone to reclaim what is rightly theirs. As Gentiles enjoy covenant blessings, Jewish hearers see what they are missing and are drawn back to their own Messiah.

•Romans 11:11 already stated, “salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous.”

•Deuteronomy 32:21 predicted God would use a “nation that has no understanding” to provoke Israel.

•Acts 13:45 andActs 17:5 show real-time examples: Jewish opposition sprang from jealousy, yet some believed.

Paul keeps his ethnic identity in view: he, a Jew, longs for Jewish brothers and sisters to share the very grace now flowing to Gentiles.

•Romans 9:4-5 lists Israel’s privileges—covenants, promises, Christ Himself—reminding us their story is not over.

•Acts 21:39 shows Paul still identifying himself as a Jew even after years of Gentile ministry.

Although a national awakening is coming (Romans 11:25-26), Paul is eager for individual Jews to be rescued now.

•1 Corinthians 9:22, “I have become all things to all people, so that by all possible means I might save some.”

•Romans 11:23 promises that any Israelite who believes can be grafted back in immediately.

•John 1:12-13 affirms that salvation is always personal—received by anyone who believes, Jew or Gentile.

Romans 11:14 reveals Paul’s missionary heartbeat: he preaches Christ among Gentiles with the settled expectation that the visible blessing poured on them will stir Jewish hearts to crave their covenant God and be rescued through the same gospel. God’s plan weaves Gentile salvation and Jewish restoration together, demonstrating His faithfulness and magnifying His mercy to “save some” now and ultimately “all Israel” in His appointed time.

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