29. God never changes his mind about the people he calls and the things he gives them.
30. At one time you refused to obey God. But now you have received mercy, because those people refused to obey.
31. And now the Jews refuse to obey, because God showed mercy to you. But this happened so that they also can receive mercy from God.
32. All people have refused to obey God. God has given them all over to their stubborn ways, so that God can show mercy to all.
33. Yes, God’s riches are very great! God’s wisdom and knowledge have no end! No one can explain the things God decides. No one can understand God’s ways.
34. As the Scripture says,“Who has known the mind of the Lord?Who has been able to give the Lord advice?” Isaiah 40:13
35. “No one has ever given God anythingthat he must pay back.” Job 41:11
36. Yes, God made all things. And everything continues through God and for God. To God be the glory forever! Amen.