Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 11:31

31. Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy .

This is the last Argument, to prove the conversion and calling of the Iews, which is further confirm'd, v. 32. The Argument is taken from the like dealing of God with the Gentiles, after a long time of infidelity, he received them to Mercy; therefore He will also at last Receive the Iews. He Argues from the Less to the Greater; If the infidelity of the Iews was the occasion of mercy to the Gentiles, much more shall the mercy shewed to the Gentiles, be an occasion of shewing Mercy to the Iews. q. d. There is more Force in that which is good, to produce a good Effect, than in that which is evil, to have a good Event: Therefore, if the Vnbelief of the Iews had so good an Event, as to occasion the Conversion of the Gentiles; Why may we not think, That the calling of the Gentiles will contribute to the Conversion of the Iews? (vid. ver. 11, 14.) when the Iews shall see the Gentiles Mercy, i. e. God's Mercy to them: How the whole World flourisheth under the Profession of Christianity; how the Messias is in vain expected by them; how their Nation is dispersed, &c. Then they shall at last come in and cleave to Christ, and be mercifully Received by Him.

Marginal references: Or, not obeyed.