Romans 11:23
New International Version
And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

New Living Translation
And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree.

English Standard Version
And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.

Berean Standard Bible
And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Berean Literal Bible
And even they, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

King James Bible
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

New King James Version
And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

New American Standard Bible
And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again.

NASB 1995
And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

NASB 1977
And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Amplified Bible
And even they [the unbelieving Jews], if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God has the power to graft them in again.

Christian Standard Bible
And even they, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God has the power to graft them in again.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And even they, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, because God has the power to graft them in again.

American Standard Version
And they also, if they continue not in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Contemporary English Version
If those other branches will start having faith, they will be made a part of that tree again. God has the power to put them back.

English Revised Version
And they also, if they continue not in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If Jewish people do not continue in their unbelief, they will be grafted onto the tree again, because God is able to do that.

Good News Translation
And if the Jews abandon their unbelief, they will be put back in the place where they were; for God is able to do that.

International Standard Version
If the Jews do not persist in their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, because God is able to graft them in.

Majority Standard Bible
And if they also do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

NET Bible
And even they--if they do not continue in their unbelief--will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

New Heart English Bible
They also, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be ingrafted: for God is able to ingraft them again.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, if they turn from their unbelief, they too will be grafted in. For God is powerful enough to graft them in again;

World English Bible
They also, if they don’t continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those also, if they may not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again;

Berean Literal Bible
And even they, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Young's Literal Translation
And those also, if they may not remain in unbelief, shall be graffed in, for God is able again to graff them in;

Smith's Literal Translation
And they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Moreover, if they do not remain in unbelief, they will be grafted on. For God is able to graft them on again.

New American Bible
And they also, if they do not remain in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

New Revised Standard Version
And even those of Israel, if they do not persist in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And even they, if they do not abide in their unbelief, will be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And if they do not continue in their utter lack of faith, they will also be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they, also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Godbey New Testament
But these also, if they may not abide in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Haweis New Testament
But they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Mace New Testament
nay, even the Jews, if they don't continue still incredulous, shall be grafted in: since divine power can graft them in again.

Weymouth New Testament
Moreover, if they turn from their unbelief, they too will be grafted in. For God is powerful enough to graft them in again;

Worrell New Testament
And they also, if they continue not in unbelief, shall be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again.

Worsley New Testament
And they, if they do not continue in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able again to graft them in.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ingrafting of the Gentiles
22Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 23And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. 24For if you were cut from a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into one that is cultivated, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!…

Cross References
John 15:1-6
“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard. / He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ...

Ephesians 2:12-13
remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.

Acts 15:16-17
‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, / so that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord who does these things

Isaiah 11:11-12
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. / He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Ezekiel 37:21-23
you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. / They will no longer defile themselves with their idols or detestable images, or with any of their transgressions. I will save them from all their apostasies by which they sinned, and I will cleanse them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.

2 Corinthians 3:16
But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.

Hosea 1:10-11
Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ / Then the people of Judah and of Israel will be gathered together, and they will appoint for themselves one leader, and will go up out of the land. For great will be the day of Jezreel.

Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Isaiah 27:6
In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.

Ezekiel 36:24-28
For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land. / I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. ...

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ...

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Jeremiah 3:17-18
At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. / In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave to your fathers as an inheritance.


Treasury of Scripture

And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again.

Zechariah 12:10
And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

Matthew 23:39
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 3:16
Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.

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Romans 11
1. God has not cast off all Israel.
7. Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.
16. There is hope of their conversion.
18. The Gentiles may not exult over them;
26. for there is a promise of their salvation.
33. God's judgments are unsearchable.














And if they do not persist in unbelief
This phrase highlights the conditional nature of God's promise. The Greek word for "persist" is "epimenō," which implies a continuous or ongoing state. The term "unbelief" is translated from "apistia," meaning a lack of faith or trust. Historically, this refers to the Jewish people who, at the time of Paul's writing, largely rejected Jesus as the Messiah. The phrase suggests that a change of heart is possible and that God’s grace is available to those who choose to believe. This reflects the broader biblical theme of repentance and redemption, emphasizing that God’s mercy is extended to all who turn back to Him.

they will be grafted in
The imagery of grafting comes from horticulture, where a branch is inserted into a tree to grow as part of it. The Greek word "enkentristhēsontai" is used here, indicating a future action. This metaphor is rich with meaning, suggesting that those who return to faith will be reintegrated into the spiritual family of God. Historically, this reflects the inclusion of the Gentiles into the promises given to Israel, and here, Paul is affirming that the Jews, too, can be re-included. This speaks to the unity and inclusivity of God’s kingdom, where all who believe are part of the same spiritual heritage.

for God is able
This phrase underscores the omnipotence of God. The Greek word "dunatos" is used, meaning powerful or capable. It reassures believers of God’s sovereign ability to fulfill His promises. In a historical context, this would have been a powerful reminder to the early church of God’s control over salvation history. It is an encouragement to trust in God’s power to restore and redeem, no matter how far one has strayed.

to graft them in again
The word "again" (Greek: "palin") indicates restoration to a former state. This is a promise of renewal and hope, suggesting that God’s covenant with Israel is not nullified by their unbelief. Archaeologically, this reflects the agricultural practices familiar to Paul’s audience, making the metaphor relatable and vivid. Scripturally, it ties back to the promises made to the patriarchs, affirming that God’s plans are unchanging and His faithfulness endures. This phrase is a testament to God’s unending grace and the possibility of restoration for all who return to Him in faith.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

if
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

they
κἀκεῖνοι (kakeinoi)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2548: And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.

do not persist
ἐπιμένωσιν (epimenōsin)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1961: (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.

in unbelief,
ἀπιστίᾳ (apistia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 570: Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.

they will be grafted in,
ἐνκεντρισθήσονται (enkentristhēsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1461: To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft.

for
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

able
δυνατὸς (dynatos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1415: (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.

to graft
ἐνκεντρίσαι (enkentrisai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1461: To graft in, ingraft. From en and a derivative of kentron; to prick in, i.e. Ingraft.

them {in}
αὐτούς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

again.
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.


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