Romans 11:18
Yet do not exult over the other branches. But, if you do exult over them, remember that you do not support the root, but that the root supports you.
Twentieth Century New Testament
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
19But branches, you will say, were broken off, so that I might be grafted in.
Cross References
Luke 18:9Another time, speaking to people who were satisfied that they were religious, and who regarded every one else with scorn, Jesus told this parable —
John 10:16I have other sheep besides, which do not belong to this fold; I must lead them also, and they will listen to my voice; and they shall become one flock under ‘one Shepherd.’
Romans 4:16That is why all is made to depend upon faith, that all may be God’s gift, and in order that the fulfilment of the promise may be made certain for all Abraham’s descendants — not only for those who take their stand on the Law, but also for those who take their stand on the faith of Abraham. (He is the Father of us all;
1 Corinthians 10:12Therefore let the man who thinks that he stands take care 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 →