Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. — Paul's pastoral longing (θέλημα, thelēma, "desire") is Israel's σωτηρία (sōtēria, "salvation"); his δέησις (deēsis, "prayer") rises to God on their behalf. Despite Israel's rejection of Christ, Paul intercedes. The emotional investment is unmistakable.

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