Does Rom 10.1 constitute a significant break in Paul's argument? Many commentators see 9.30–10.21 as the second of the three major sections in Romans 9–11. The subject matter introduced by the question τι oυν ερoυμεν of 9.30 is, according to them, so different from what precedes that it indicates a decisive transition point. One may ask, however, whether 9.30–3 is not better considered as the conclusion of that first stage.