Romans 11:18
do not boast over the branches. But if you do boast, it is not you who supports the root, but the root that supports you.
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.”
Cross References
1 Kings 20:11The king of Israel answered and said, “Tell Ben Hadad, 'No one who is just putting on his armor, should boast as if he were taking it off.'”
Zechariah 8:20Yahweh of hosts says this: People will come again, 1 even those who are living in many different cities. 1
Luke 18:9Then he also spoke this parable to some who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous and who despised other people,
John 10:16I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also, and they will hear my voice so that there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Romans 4:16For this reason it is by faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all of Abraham's descendants—not only to those who are under the law, but also to those who share the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all,
1 Corinthians 10:12Therefore let anyone who thinks he stands be careful that he does not 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 →