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Paul kneels in prayer while devout people measure a road that culminates at a great cornerstone.
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Romans 10:1-4

The Desire of Paul’s Heart

Zeal, the Near Word, and Good News for All · Romans 10

Story guide: Disclosed visual essay. Paul’s heart desires and prays for Israel’s salvation. Their zeal is real, yet not according to knowledge; seeking to establish their own righteousness, they do not submit to God’s righteousness, for Messiah is the law’s goal for everyone who believes.

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1Brothers, the desire of my heart and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.

2For I testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge,

3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to the righteousness of God.

4For Messiah is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

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