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href="/bsb/romans/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/romans/11.htm">New International Version</a> in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. <a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> for I want somehow to make the people of Israel jealous of what you Gentiles have, so I might save some of them. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> if at all I shall provoke to jealousy my own flesh, and shall save some of them. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them. <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> if somehow I may move my own people to jealousy and save some of them. <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them. <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them. <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> if somehow I might move to jealousy my fellow countrymen and save some of them. <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> if I might somehow make my own people jealous and save some of them. <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> if I can somehow make my own people jealous and save some of them. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> if by any means I may provoke to jealousy them that are my flesh, and may save some of them. <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I hope in this way to make some of my own people jealous enough to be saved. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> if by any means I may provoke to jealousy them that are my flesh, and may save some of them. <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Perhaps I can make my people jealous and save some of them. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Perhaps I can make the people of my own race jealous, and so be able to save some of them. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> in the hope that I can make my people jealous and save some of them. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy and save some of them. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> if somehow I could provoke my people to jealousy and save some of them. <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and may save some of them. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> If by any means I may incite to emulation them who are my flesh, and may save some of them. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> trying whether I can succeed in rousing my own countrymen to jealousy and thus save some of them. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh, and may save some of them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> if I will arouse my own flesh to jealousy by any means, and will save some of them, <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> if at all I shall provoke to jealousy my own flesh, and shall save some of them. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> if by any means I shall arouse to jealousy mine own flesh, and shall save some of them, <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If in some way I might make jealous my flesh, and I might save some of them.)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> If, by any means, I may provoke to emulation them who are my flesh, and may save some of them. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> in such a way that I might provoke to rivalry those who are my own flesh, and so that I may save some of them. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> in order to make my race jealous and thus save some of them. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> in order to make my own people jealous, and thus save some of them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But if I am able to make those who are my flesh zealous, I may thus save some of them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Perhaps I may make my kindred jealous, and I may save some of them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> if, by any means, I may excite to jealousy those who are my flesh, and save some of them. <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> if perchance I may provoke my flesh, and save some of them. <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> if by any means I might provoke to jealousy my flesh, and save some of them. <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if I could by any means excite the emulation of my dear countrymen, in order to save some. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> trying whether I can succeed in rousing my own countrymen to jealousy and thus save some of them. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> if by any means I may excite to rivalry my flesh, and save some of them. <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I extol my office, that if possible I may excite to emulation my brethren according to the flesh, and may save some of them: <a href="/parallel/romans/11-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2789" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">The Ingrafting of the Gentiles</a> …13I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry 14<a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">in the hope that</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!"></a> <a href="/greek/3863.htm" title="3863: parazēlōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To make jealous, provoke to jealously, provoke to anger. From para and zeloo; to stimulate alongside, i.e. Excite to rivalry.">I may provoke</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">own</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarka (N-AFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">people to jealousy</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">save</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinas (IPro-AMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 15For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Romans 10:19</a> I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.” <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a> For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a> To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a> But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. <a href="/acts/28-24.htm">Acts 28:24-28</a> Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe. / They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:16</a> hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! <a href="/luke/15-28.htm">Luke 15:28-32</a> The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him. / But he answered his father, ‘Look, all these years I have served you and never disobeyed a commandment of yours. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. / But when this son of yours returns from squandering your wealth with prostitutes, you kill the fattened calf for him!’ ... <a href="/2_corinthians/11-2.htm">2 Corinthians 11:2</a> I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Philippians 3:18-19</a> For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. / Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Deuteronomy 32:21</a> They have provoked My jealousy by that which is not God; they have enraged Me with their worthless idols. So I will make them jealous by those who are not a people; I will make them angry by a nation without understanding. <a href="/isaiah/65-1.htm">Isaiah 65:1-2</a> “I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’ / All day long I have held out My hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, <a href="/hosea/2-23.htm">Hosea 2:23</a> And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/49-5.htm">Isaiah 49:5-6</a> And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength— / He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.by.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-16.htm">1 Corinthians 7:16</a> For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?<a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">1 Corinthians 9:20-22</a> 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; … <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">2 Timothy 2:10</a> 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.<a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Romans 11:11</a> I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.my.<a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a> For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:<a href="/philemon/1-12.htm">Philemon 1:12</a> Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:might.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-16.htm">1 Corinthians 7:16</a> For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife?<a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16</a> 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.<a href="/james/5-20.htm">James 5:20</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Emulation</a> <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/9-8.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-40.htm">Incite</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Move</a> <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Provoke</a> <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Rousing</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/acts/27-43.htm">Save</a> <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/romans/11-3.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-22.htm">Arouse</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Countrymen</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Emulation</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">Incite</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/11-15.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-5.htm">Move</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-2.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-22.htm">Provoke</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Rousing</a> <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-9.htm">Somehow</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-22.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-28.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div>1. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a> 26. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a> 33. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>in the hope that I may provoke my own people to jealousy Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, expresses his desire to provoke the Jewish people to jealousy. This concept is rooted in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-21.htm">Deuteronomy 32:21</a>, where God speaks of provoking Israel to jealousy through a "foolish nation." Paul uses this strategy to encourage the Jews to reconsider their rejection of the Gospel by witnessing the blessings and salvation experienced by the Gentiles. The cultural context here is significant, as the Jews were historically God's chosen people, and seeing Gentiles receive God's favor was intended to stir a desire in them to return to God. This reflects Paul's deep love and concern for his fellow Jews, hoping that their envy would lead them to embrace the Gospel.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 like <a href="/isaiah/10-22.htm">Isaiah 10:22</a> and <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Romans 9:27</a>. 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.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. In this passage, he expresses his desire to provoke his fellow Jews to jealousy in order to lead them to salvation. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews (Paul's own people)</a> The ethnic and religious group to which Paul belonged. In <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>, Paul discusses the spiritual state of Israel and his hope for their salvation. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who were coming to faith in Christ. Their inclusion in the promises of God is a central theme in <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>, serving as a catalyst for Paul's strategy to provoke jealousy among the Jews. 4. <a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a> The deliverance from sin and its consequences, brought about by faith in Jesus Christ. Paul’s ultimate goal is the salvation of his fellow Jews. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jealousy.htm">Jealousy</a> A feeling of envy or desire. Paul uses this term to describe his strategy of making the Jews envious of the Gentiles' relationship with God, hoping it will lead them to seek the same relationship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jealousy_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Jealousy in God's Plan</a> God can use human emotions, even jealousy, to fulfill His purposes. Paul’s strategy shows that God’s ways are higher than ours, and He can use unexpected means to draw people to Himself. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_evangelism.htm">The Importance of Evangelism</a> Paul’s desire to save "some of them" highlights the importance of evangelism. We should be motivated to share the Gospel with all people, including those who may initially reject it. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_israel.htm">God's Faithfulness to Israel</a> Despite Israel's unbelief, God remains faithful to His promises. This encourages us to trust in God’s faithfulness in our own lives, even when circumstances seem contrary. <a href="/topical/t/the_unity_of_believers.htm">The Unity of Believers</a> The inclusion of Gentiles into God’s family demonstrates the unity and inclusivity of the Gospel. Believers are called to embrace this unity and work towards reconciliation and understanding among diverse groups. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_witness.htm">The Power of Witness</a> Our lives as Christians should provoke others to seek the same relationship with God. Living out our faith authentically can be a powerful testimony to those around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a> <a href="/q/evidence_paul_provoked_jews_to_christ.htm">Romans 11:14 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence verifying that Paul’s efforts truly provoked his fellow Jews to embrace Christ? </a> <a href="/q/does_'all_israel_saved'_fit_other_bible_views.htm">Romans 11:25-26 - Does the statement 'all Israel will be saved' align with other biblical passages that suggest some Israelites remain unbelieving and lost?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_eat_all_foods.htm">Can Christians eat anything? (Romans 14:2 vs. Leviticus 11:4-12)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_music_praise_god_in_the_bible.htm">Is jealousy hindering your spiritual growth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>in the hope that εἴ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. I may provoke παραζηλώσω (parazēlōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3863.htm">Strong's 3863: </a> To make jealous, provoke to jealously, provoke to anger. From para and zeloo; to stimulate alongside, i.e. Excite to rivalry. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. [own] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people {to jealousy} σάρκα (sarka) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. save σώσω (sōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. some τινὰς (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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