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Romans 11:20

PrideFaithHumilityFear

18 do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.”

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.

22 Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

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BSB
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
KJV
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
WEB
True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear;
ASV
Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
DARBY
Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:
BLB
Rightly so: They were broken off by unbelief, but you have stood by faith. Do not be high-minded, but be afraid.
ÅB
Vel, ved sin vantro ble de kuttet av, men du står ved din tro. Ikke vær overmodig, men frykt!
OTB
Det er sant nok. De ble brutt av på grunn av vantro, og du står ved tro. Vær ikke arrogant, men frykt.
B1930
Vel! ved sin vantro blev de avbrutt, men du står ved din tro; vær ikke overmodig, men frykt!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Romans 12:16

    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:24

    Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:12

    So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

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  • Philippians 2:12

    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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  • 1 Peter 1:17

    Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

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  • Romans 11:18

    do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

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  • Habakkuk 2:4

    Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright — but the righteous will live by faith —

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