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Romans 11:18 Cross-References
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“Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.”
Romans 11:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:18
Boast not against the branches—mē katakauchō (μὴ κατακαυχῶ) is a present imperative prohibition: "stop boasting" or "do not boast." Paul addresses Gentile arrogance toward unbelieving Jews (broken-off branches). The warning is sharp: But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. Gentiles did not produce the covenant; they are sustained by it. The root (patriarchs/covenant) bears the branches (believers), not vice versa.This verse targets Gentile triumphalism—the attitude that "we replaced Israel; they failed." Paul demolishes this: Gentiles are dependents, grafted into Israe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:18
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“Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”
“and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited”
“but by a law of faith.”
“but you are fellow citizens with the saints”
“and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
“which are not of this fold.{Isaiah 56:8} I must bring them also”
“then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.”
“and who despised all others.”
“Tell him”