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Otherwise, you also will be cut off. <a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold therefore the kindness and severity of God: severity indeed upon those having fallen, but kindness of God toward you, if you continue in the kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> See then the kindness and severity of God: to those who fell, severity, but to you, God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; for otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God&#8217s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, God’s kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then appreciate the gracious kindness and the severity of God: to those who fell [into spiritual ruin], severity, but to you, God’s gracious kindness—if you continue in His kindness [by faith and obedience to Him]; otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, consider God’s kindness and severity: severity toward those who have fallen but God’s kindness toward you—if you remain in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, consider God&#8217s kindness and severity: severity toward those who have fallen but God&#8217s kindness toward you—if you remain in His kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now you see both how kind and how hard God can be. He was hard on those who fell, but he was kind to you. And he will keep on being kind to you, if you keep on trusting in his kindness. Otherwise, you will be cut away too. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Look at how kind and how severe God can be. He is severe to those who fell, but kind to you if you continue to hold on to his kindness. Otherwise, you, too, will be cut off [from the tree]. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Here we see how kind and how severe God is. He is severe toward those who have fallen, but kind to you--if you continue in his kindness. But if you do not, you too will be broken off. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Consider, then, the kindness and severity of God: his severity toward those who fell, but God's kindness toward you—if you continue receiving his kindness. Otherwise, you too will be cut off. <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Notice therefore the kindness and harshness of God--harshness toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them who fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness, if thou shalt continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Notice therefore God's kindness and God's severity. On those who have fallen His severity has descended, but upon you His kindness has come, provided that you do not cease to respond to that kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off also. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> See then the goodness and severity of God. Toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Behold, then, goodness and severity of God—on those indeed who fell, severity; and on you, goodness, if you may remain in the goodness, otherwise, you also will be cut off. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold therefore the kindness and severity of God: severity indeed upon those having fallen, but kindness of God toward you, if you continue in the kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Lo, then, goodness and severity of God -- upon those indeed who fell, severity; and upon thee, goodness, if thou mayest remain in the goodness, otherwise, thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold then the goodness and severity of God: truly upon the fallen, severity; and upon thee, goodness, if thou continue in goodness: otherwise shalt thou also be cut off.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> See then the goodness and the severity of God: towards them indeed that are fallen, the severity; but towards thee, the goodness of God, if thou abide in goodness, otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, notice the goodness and the severity of God. Certainly, toward those who have fallen, there is severity; but toward you, there is the goodness of God, if you remain in goodness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity toward those who fell, but God’s kindness to you, provided you remain in his kindness; otherwise you too will be cut off. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Consider therefore the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but on you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness: otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Behold therefore, the sweetness and the hardness of God; on those who fell, hardness, and on you, sweetness, if you abide in his sweetness, but if not, you will also be cut off.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Behold, then, the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness; otherwise, you also shall be cut off. <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then behold the goodness and severity of God: upon those who fell indeed, severity; but upon you the goodness of God, if you may abide in his goodness: since you too may be cut off. <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Behold therefore the kindness and severity of God: to those indeed who fell, severity; but unto thee, kindness, if thou continuest in that kindness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> consider then the divine benignity, and his severity: his severity to those who fell, and his benignity to you, provided you adhere thereto; otherwise you likewise will be lopt off. <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Notice therefore God's kindness and God's severity. On those who have fallen His severity has descended, but upon you His kindness has come, provided that you do not cease to respond to that kindness. Otherwise you will be cut off also. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Behold, then, God's kindness and severity; toward those who fell, severity; but toward you, God's kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise, you also shall be cut off. <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: towards them that fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness; if thou continue in his goodness: for else thou also shalt be cut off. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2858" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">The Ingrafting of the Gentiles</a> …21For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either. 22<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Ide (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">Take notice,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/5544.htm" title="5544: chrēstotēta (N-AFS) -- Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence.">of the kindness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/663.htm" title="663: apotomian (N-AFS) -- (lit: sheerness, of a rock), abruptness, harshness, severity, rigor. From the base of apotomos; decisiveness, i.e. Rigor.">severity</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God:</a> <a href="/greek/663.htm" title="663: apotomia (N-NFS) -- (lit: sheerness, of a rock), abruptness, harshness, severity, rigor. From the base of apotomos; decisiveness, i.e. Rigor.">severity</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: pesontas (V-APA-AMP) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fell,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5544.htm" title="5544: chrēstotēs (N-NFS) -- Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence.">kindness</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very."></a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1961.htm" title="1961: epimenēs (V-PSA-2S) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">you continue in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/5544.htm" title="5544: chrēstotēti (N-DFS) -- Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence.">kindness.</a> <a href="/greek/1893.htm" title="1893: epei (Conj) -- Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.">Otherwise</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1581.htm" title="1581: ekkopēsē (V-FIP-2S) -- To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate.">will be cut off.</a> 23And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-14</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. / We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/matthew/7-19.htm">Matthew 7:19</a> Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10</a> Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Revelation 2:5</a> Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. <a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a> But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die. <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Psalm 37:28</a> For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. <a href="/isaiah/5-5.htm">Isaiah 5:5-6</a> Now I will tell you what I am about to do to My vineyard: I will take away its hedge, and it will be consumed; I will tear down its wall, and it will be trampled. / I will make it a wasteland, neither pruned nor cultivated, and thorns and briers will grow up. I will command the clouds that rain shall not fall on it.” <a href="/jeremiah/18-7.htm">Jeremiah 18:7-10</a> At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ... <a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a> For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness: otherwise you also shall be cut off.therefore.<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4,5</a> Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? … <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Romans 9:22,23</a> What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: … <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18-22</a> The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation… severity.if thou.<a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:<a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Luke 8:15</a> But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.<a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31</a> Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;otherwise.<a href="/ezekiel/3-20.htm">Ezekiel 3:20</a> Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand.<a href="/ezekiel/18-24.htm">Ezekiel 18:24</a> But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.<a href="/ezekiel/33-17.htm">Ezekiel 33:17-19</a> Yet the children of thy people say, The way of the Lord is not equal: but as for them, their way is not equal… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/acts/13-17.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/romans/9-6.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/acts/28-6.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/romans/8-20.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/romans/11-11.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/acts/24-11.htm">Note</a> <a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-11.htm">Respond</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Severity</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-17.htm">Condition</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-9.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/romans/15-3.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/11-24.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/romans/11-30.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/romans/16-7.htm">Note</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-14.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Respond</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Severity</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div>1. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a> 7. <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a> 26. <a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a> 33. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Take notice, therefore This phrase serves as a call to attention, urging the reader to observe and reflect deeply. The Greek word for "take notice" is "ἴδε" (ide), which is an imperative form, emphasizing the importance of understanding what follows. The use of "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding discussion about Israel's unbelief and the Gentiles' inclusion. It is a reminder that the truths of God's character and actions are not abstract but have direct implications for the believer's life.the kindness and severity of God Here, Paul presents a dual aspect of God's nature. "Kindness" (χρηστότης, chrēstotēs) refers to God's benevolence and grace, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, highlighting His mercy and love. "Severity" (ἀποτομία, apotomia) denotes a strictness or decisiveness in judgment. This duality reflects the balance in God's character, where His love does not negate His justice. Historically, this balance is evident in God's dealings with Israel and the nations, where His covenant love is coupled with righteous judgment.severity to those who fell "Those who fell" refers to the Israelites who rejected the Messiah. The "fall" (πίπτειν, piptein) is a metaphor for their spiritual stumbling and rejection of faith. This severity is not arbitrary but a consequence of their unbelief. The historical context of Israel's exile and dispersion serves as a backdrop, illustrating the reality of God's judgment when His people turn away from Him.but kindness to you The "you" here refers to the Gentile believers who have been grafted into the spiritual blessings of Israel. This kindness is a manifestation of God's grace extended to those who were once "far off" (<a href="/ephesians/2-13.htm">Ephesians 2:13</a>). The historical inclusion of the Gentiles into the covenant community is a testament to God's expansive love and mercy, breaking down the dividing wall between Jew and Gentile.if you continue in His kindness This conditional phrase underscores the necessity of perseverance in faith. The Greek word for "continue" (ἐπιμένω, epimenō) implies a steadfastness or persistence. It is a call to remain in the sphere of God's grace, living in a manner that reflects His character. This perseverance is not about earning salvation but about living in response to the grace already received.Otherwise, you also will be cut off The warning here is sobering. "Cut off" (ἐκκόπτω, ekkoptō) is a term used in horticulture, referring to the removal of branches that do not bear fruit. This imagery is consistent with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15</a> about the vine and branches. It serves as a reminder that faith must be active and living, not merely a one-time decision. The historical context of Israel's experience serves as a warning to the church, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and obedience.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) As Providence had been appealed to, the Apostle states the true Providential aspect of God's rejection of Israel. It had a double side--one of goodness towards the Gentile, one of deserved severity towards the Jew. But, at the same time, the fact that the covenant was made originally with the Jew, and that he was the natural heir to the promises which it contained, is a guarantee for his restoration if he would only dismiss his unbelief.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 22, 23. - Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity (to be a warning to thee); but toward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. And they, if they abide not still in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. The reference here to God's power to graft them in again may be suggested by the apparent impossibility, from a human point of view, of the Jews as a nation, having rejected Christ in person, and being so inveterately set against the gospel as they were, ever coming into the Church. But "with God all things are possible" (cf. <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a>; <a href="/mark/10-27.htm">Mark 10:27</a>; <a href="/luke/18-27.htm">Luke 18:27</a>). Nay - so the thought goes on - it would seem in itself more likely, and according to the nature of things, that the Jews should be brought into the Church, which is really their own, and the true fulfilment of their own oracles, than that Gentiles, who had had no similar preparation, should have been so. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Take notice, ἴδε (Ide) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. [of the] kindness χρηστότητα (chrēstotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5544.htm">Strong's 5544: </a> Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. severity ἀποτομίαν (apotomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_663.htm">Strong's 663: </a> (lit: sheerness, of a rock), abruptness, harshness, severity, rigor. From the base of apotomos; decisiveness, i.e. Rigor. of God: Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. severity ἀποτομία (apotomia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_663.htm">Strong's 663: </a> (lit: sheerness, of a rock), abruptness, harshness, severity, rigor. From the base of apotomos; decisiveness, i.e. Rigor. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fell, πεσόντας (pesontas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. kindness χρηστότης (chrēstotēs) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5544.htm">Strong's 5544: </a> Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. you, σὲ (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you continue in ἐπιμένῃς (epimenēs) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. [His] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kindness. χρηστότητι (chrēstotēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5544.htm">Strong's 5544: </a> Goodness, uprightness, kindness, gentleness. From chrestos; usefulness, i.e. Morally, excellence. Otherwise ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1893.htm">Strong's 1893: </a> Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will be cut off. ἐκκοπήσῃ (ekkopēsē) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. 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