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But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. <a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen. <a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Rightly so: They were broken off by the unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be high minded, but be afraid. <a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a> Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: <a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. <a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; <a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; <a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; <a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Quite right! They were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be haughty, but fear, <a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by your faith [as believers understanding the truth of Christ’s deity]. Do not be conceited, but [rather stand in great awe of God and] fear [Him]; <a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware, <a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> True enough; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. <a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear: <a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> That's true enough. But they were cut away because they did not have faith, and you are where you are because you do have faith. So don't be proud, but be afraid. <a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear: <a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That's right! They were broken off because they didn't believe, but you remain on the tree because you do believe. Don't feel arrogant, but be afraid. <a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> That is true. They were broken off because they did not believe, while you remain in place because you do believe. But do not be proud of it; instead, be afraid. <a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid! <a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. <a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear! <a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; <a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This is true; yet it was their unbelief that cut them off, and you only stand through your faith. <a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a> True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> By unbelief they were broken off, and you have stood by faith; do not be high-minded, but be fearing; <a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Rightly so: They were broken off by the unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be high minded, but be afraid. <a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing; <a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Well; for unbelief were they broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but do thou fear:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Well: because of unbelief they were broken off. But thou standest by faith: be not highminded, but fear. <a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Well enough. They were broken off because of unbelief. But you stand on faith. So do not choose to savor what is exalted, but instead be afraid. <a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a> That is so. They were broken off because of unbelief, but you are there because of faith. So do not become haughty, but stand in awe. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand only through faith. So do not become proud, but stand in awe.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Well; they were cut off because of their unbelief, but you exist by faith. Be not highminded, but fear God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Fine, these were cut off because they did not believe, but you have stood by faith. Do not be lifted up in your mind, but stand in awe.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Well; on account of unbelief they were broken off; but you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear. <a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Beautifully; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith, Think not high things, but fear. <a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear: <a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear, <a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> This is true; yet it was their unbelief that cut them off, and you only stand through your faith. <a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, but you have been standing by faith. Do not cherish lofty thoughts; but fear. <a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Well; they were broken off for their infidelity, and thou standest by faith: therefore be not high-minded but fear. <a href="/parallel/romans/11-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2840" 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> …19You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” 20<a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">That is correct:</a> <a href="/greek/1575.htm" title="1575: exeklasthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To break off. From ek and klao; to exscind.">They were broken off</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.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/570.htm" title="570: apistia (N-DFS) -- Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness.">unbelief,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</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/2476.htm" title="2476: hestēkas (V-RIA-2S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stand</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">by faith.</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/5308.htm" title="5308: hypsēla (Adj-ANP) -- High, lofty. From hupsos; lofty.">be arrogant,</a> <a href="/greek/5426.htm" title="5426: phronei (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for. "></a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">be afraid.</a> 21For if God did not spare the natural branches, He will certainly not spare you either.…<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="/hebrews/3-19.htm">Hebrews 3:19</a> So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Hebrews 4:11</a> Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience. <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="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-6.htm">1 Corinthians 10:6-11</a> These things took place as examples to keep us from craving evil things as they did. / Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” / We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. ... <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <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="/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="/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="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">2 Corinthians 1:24</a> Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm. <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Matthew 8:10-12</a> When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. / I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a> To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: / “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ... <a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a> You who are trying to be justified by the law have been severed from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Be not high minded, but fear:Well.<a href="/john/4-17.htm">John 4:17,18</a> The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: … <a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a> Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.because.<a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Romans 3:3</a> For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?<a href="/acts/13-46.htm">Acts 13:46,47</a> Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles… <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Acts 18:6</a> And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.and.<a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1,2</a> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: … <a href="/2_chronicles/20-20.htm">2 Chronicles 20:20</a> And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.<a href="/isaiah/7-9.htm">Isaiah 7:9</a> And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.Be.<a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Romans 11:18</a> Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.<a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a> Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.but.<a href="/proverbs/28-14.htm">Proverbs 28:14</a> Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.<a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a> For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/acts/3-10.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/acts/27-29.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Highminded</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">High-Minded</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/romans/11-18.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/11-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Standest</a> <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Unbelief</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Awe</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-24.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Highminded</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">High-Minded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Quite</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/14-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Standest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/11-23.htm">Unbelief</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>That is correct: This phrase affirms the truth of the preceding argument. In the context of <a href="/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>, Paul is addressing the Gentile believers about the state of Israel. The "correctness" refers to the fact that Israel's unbelief led to their being "broken off" from the olive tree, a metaphor for God's covenant people.They were broken off because of unbelief: The "they" refers to the Jewish people who did not accept Jesus as the Messiah. This breaking off is a metaphorical expression indicating their separation from the blessings and promises of God due to their lack of faith. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where unbelief often led to Israel's downfall (e.g., <a href="/numbers/14-11.htm">Numbers 14:11-12</a>). The imagery of the olive tree is significant in Jewish culture, symbolizing peace and prosperity, and is used here to illustrate the spiritual heritage from which they were severed.But you stand by faith: Paul contrasts the unbelief of some Jews with the faith of the Gentile believers. The "you" refers to the Gentiles who have been grafted into the olive tree, symbolizing their inclusion in God's covenant through faith in Christ. This echoes the theme of justification by faith found throughout Romans (e.g., <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a>). The standing by faith emphasizes the grace of God, as it is not by works or heritage that one is included in God's people, but by faith alone.Do not be arrogant, but be afraid: Paul warns the Gentile believers against pride. The temptation to look down on the Jews for their unbelief is countered by a call to humility and reverence. This warning is consistent with biblical teachings on humility (e.g., <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>, <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). The fear mentioned here is not terror but a reverent awe of God, recognizing His sovereignty and the grace that allows them to stand. It serves as a reminder of the potential for falling away if one does not continue in faith, echoing the warnings found in <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-14</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. In <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>, he addresses the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles in God's salvation plan. 2. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God in the Old Testament, Israel plays a central role in Paul's discussion in <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>. Paul speaks about the spiritual state of Israel and their temporary hardening. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a> Non-Jewish people who are now included in God's salvation plan. Paul discusses how the Gentiles have been grafted into the spiritual blessings originally given to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_foundation.htm">Faith as the Foundation</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20</a> states, "That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid." This highlights the importance of faith as the foundation of our relationship with God. Without faith, we risk being cut off from the spiritual blessings God offers. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_salvation.htm">Humility in Salvation</a> The warning against arrogance reminds us that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our own merit. We should approach our faith with humility, recognizing that it is by God's grace that we stand. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unbelief.htm">The Danger of Unbelief</a> The original Greek word for "unbelief" (apistia) underscores the seriousness of rejecting faith. This serves as a cautionary tale for both Jews and Gentiles to remain steadfast in their belief. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Inclusivity of God's Plan</a> The grafting in of the Gentiles demonstrates God's inclusive plan of salvation. It encourages us to embrace diversity within the body of Christ and to share the gospel with all people. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> The passage encourages believers to persevere in their faith, understanding that it is through continued belief and trust in God that we remain part of His family.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a> <a href="/q/what_means_'lord's_eyes_on_righteous'.htm">What does 'Take Heed Lest You Fall' mean?</a> <a href="/q/trusting_god_in_uncertainty.htm">How can we trust God during uncertain times?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'take_heed_lest_you_fall'_mean.htm">What does "Take Heed Lest You Fall" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'grafted_into_israel'_mean.htm">What does "grafted into Israel" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 20, 21. - Well - the fact of the case is as you say; but why? - because of unbelief they were broken off; and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: for if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare thee. (So, rather than as in the Authorized Version, according to the best-supported readings.) Thou art on thy trial, as they were, and alike liable to be broken off for the like cause; their present rejection should inspire in thee, not boast-fullness, but fear. The question has been raised whether St. Paul (using, as he does, the terms σὺ and τινες τῶς κλάδων) has now the election and final salvation of individuals in view, or still only the calling to a state of salvation of races or communities of men - of the Jewish race on the one hand, and Gentile Churches on the other. The whole purport of this section of the Epistle (ch. 9, 10, 11.) seems to demand the latter view. (As to σὺ, see on ver. 17.) Besides, if by the broken-off branches were meant simply individual unbelievers, how could we explain their being "grafted in again" (vers. 23, 24), seeing that the contemplated restoration is regarded in vers. 25, 26 as something that is to take place in the possibly distant future, after "the fulness of the Gentiles" has come in? Thus this passage is really irrelevant to any doctrines about individual election and salvation that may have been built upon it. It is, however, important as confirming the general view of Divine election not being irrespective of the conditions of human faith and perseverance. <a href="/commentaries/romans/11-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>That is correct: καλῶς (kalōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. They were broken off ἐξεκλάσθησαν (exeklasthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1575.htm">Strong's 1575: </a> To break off. From ek and klao; to exscind. because of 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. unbelief, ἀπιστίᾳ (apistia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_570.htm">Strong's 570: </a> Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. stand ἕστηκας (hestēkas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. by faith. πίστει (pistei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. {Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. be arrogant, ὑψηλὰ (hypsēla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5308.htm">Strong's 5308: </a> High, lofty. From hupsos; lofty. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. be afraid. φοβοῦ (phobou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">NT Letters: Romans 11:20 (Rom. 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