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Romans 11:20

PrideFaithHumilityFear

18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.

22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt 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

    Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:24

    Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:12

    Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

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  • Philippians 2:12

    Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

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  • 1 Peter 1:17

    And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

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  • Romans 11:18

    Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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  • Habakkuk 2:4

    Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

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