# As far as the gospel is concerned "Because the Jews rejected the gospel" # they are enemies for your sake "they are God's enemies for your sake" or "God has treated them as enemies in order that you also might hear the gospel" # as far as election is concerned "because God has elected the Jews" or "because God has chosen the Jews" # they are beloved because of the patriarchs "God still loves them because of what he promised to do for their ancestors"