Romans 11:6 CPDV

⁴  But what is the Divine response to him? 'I have retained for myself seven thousand men, who have not bent their knees before Baal.'

⁵  Therefore, in the same way, again in this time, there is a remnant that has been saved in accord with the choice of grace.

⁶  And if it is by grace, then it is not now by works; otherwise grace is no longer free.

⁷  What is next? What Israel was seeking, he has not obtained. But the elect have obtained it. And truly, these others have been blinded,

⁸  just as it was written: 'God has given them a spirit of reluctance: eyes that do not perceive, and ears that do not hear, even until this very day.'