29 God doesn't take back the gifts he has given or forget about the people he has chosen.
30 At one time you Gentiles rejected God. But now Israel has rejected God, and you have been shown mercy.
31 And because of the mercy shown to you, they will also be shown mercy.
32 All people have disobeyed God, and that's why he treats them as prisoners. But he does this, so that he can have mercy on all of them.
33 Who can measure the wealth and wisdom and knowledge of God? Who can understand his decisions or explain what he does?
34 “Has anyone knownthe thoughts of the Lordor given him advice?
35 Has anyone loanedsomething to the Lordthat must be repaid?”