Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
But rather
To provoke them to jealousy
Bible References
But rather
Romans 11:12
Now if the Jews sinning meant blessings for [the rest of] the world, and their [spiritual] defection meant blessings for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness [also produce blessings]! [Note: "Fullness" here may mean either a large or the complete number of Jews who will be saved, or become completely obedient to God].
Acts 13:42
As Paul and Barnabas left [the synagogue], the people urged them to speak [more] about this message the next Sabbath day.
Acts 18:6
When the Jews resisted [Paul's efforts] and spoke against him and his message, he shook out his clothing [i.e., an expression of rejection and contempt] and said to them "Let your blood be on your own heads [i.e., you are responsible for whatever harm comes from your action]; I am not responsible. From now on I will go [and preach] to the Gentiles [only]."
Acts 22:18
And I saw [and heard] the Lord saying to me, 'Hurry up, get out of Jerusalem quickly, because the people [here] will reject your testimony about me.'
Acts 28:24
And some people believed what Paul said and some refused to believe.
To provoke them to jealousy
Romans 11:14
in hope that somehow I might stir up jealousy among my fellow-Jews, and thereby save some of them.