Romans 11:18
then you shouldn't look down on the other branches. If you're tempted to boast, remember it's not you who are supporting the roots, but the roots that are supporting you.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
In Context
19You could make the claim, “Branches were broken off so I could be grafted in.”
Cross References
1 Kings 20:11The king of Israel replied, “Tell him this: A man putting on his armor should not brag like one who is taking it off.”
Zechariah 8:20This is what the Lord Almighty says: People from many nations and cities will yet come to Jerusalem,
Luke 18:9He also told this story about those who are so sure that they are living right, and who put everybody else down.
John 10:16I have other sheep that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them too. They will listen to my voice and there will be one flock with one shepherd.
Romans 4:16So the promise is based on trusting God. It is provided as a free gift, guaranteed to all the children of Abraham—not merely to those who follow the law, but also to those who trust like Abraham, the father of us all.
1 Corinthians 10:12So if you think you're strong enough to stay standing—be careful you don't fall!
Matthew Henry on Romans 11:2-33
The State of the Jews; The State of the Gentiles; The Gentiles Warned; The Future Conversion of the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my… Read the whole commentary →