Romans 11:20
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Romans 11:20 in other translations
| BSB | That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid. |
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| WEB | True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear; |
| ASV | Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear: |
| YLT | by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing; |
| DARBY | Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and thou standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: |
| BBE | Truly, because they had no faith they were broken off, and you have your place by reason of your faith. Do not be lifted up in pride, but have fear; |
| Webster | Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear: |
What does Romans 11:20 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 11:19-21
19-21. Thou wilt say then--as a plea for boasting. The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.
Barnes' Notes
Thou standest by faith. The continuance of these mercies to you depends on your fidelity. If you are faithful, they will be preserved; if, like the Jews, you become unbelieving and unfruitful, like them you will be also rejected. This fact should repress boasting, and excite to anxiety and caution.
Be not highminded. Do not be elated in the conception of your privileges, so as to produce vain self-confidence and boasting.
But fear. This fear stands opposed to the spirit of boasting and self-confidence, against which he was exhorting them. It does not mean terror or horror, but it denotes humility, watchfulness, and solicitude to abide in the faith. Do not be haughty and high-minded against the Jew, who has been east off, but "demean yourself as a humble believer, and one who has need to be continually on his guard, and to fear lest he may fall through unbelief, and be cast off." (Stuart.) We may here learn,
(1.) that there is danger lest those who are raised to eminent privileges should become unduly exalted in their own estimation, and despise others.
(2.) The tendency of faith is to promote humility, and a sense of our dependence on God.
(3.) The system of salvation by faith produces that solicitude, and careful guarding and watchfulness, which is necessary to preserve us from apostasy and ruin.
(f) "Fear" Php 2:12
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Romans 11:11-21
The gospel is the greatest riches of every place where it is. As therefore the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews, was the occasion of so large a multitude of the Gentiles being reconciled to God, and at peace with him; the future receiving of the Jews into the church would be such a change, as would resemble a general resurrection of the dead in sin to a life of righteousness. Abraham was as the root of…
Romans 11:20 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Romans 11:20
- Romans 12:16
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.
- 2 Corinthians 1:24
Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
- 1 Corinthians 10:12
Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
- Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- 1 Peter 1:17
And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
- Romans 11:18
Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
- 1 Timothy 6:17
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
- Colossians 2:7
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
- Romans 5:1-2
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
- Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joh 4:17,18; Jas 2:19
because.
3:3; Ac 13:46,47; 18:6; Heb 3:12,19; 4:6,11
and.
5:1,2; 2Ch 20:20; Isa 7:9; 1Co 16:13; 2Co 1:24; Col 2:7; 1Pe 5:9,12
Be.
18; 12:16; Ps 138:6; Pr 28:26; Isa 2:11,17; Hab 2:4; Zep 3:11
Lu 18:14; 2Co 10:5; 2Th 2:4; 2Ti 3:3-5; Jas 4:6; 1Pe 5:5,6; Re 3:17
Re 18:7
but.
Pr 28:14; Isa 66:2; 1Co 10:12; Php 2:12; Heb 4:1; 1Pe 1:17
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Context
- Romans 11:19
Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.
- Romans 11:20
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
- Romans 11:21
For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
Romans 11:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Bien: por su incredulidad fueron quebradas, mas tú por la fe estás en pie. No te ensoberbezcas, antes teme, |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Bien! elles ont été arrachées pour cause d’incrédulité, et toi tu es debout par la foi. Ne t’enorgueillis pas, mais crains |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Recht; sie sind ausgebrochen worden durch den Unglauben; du aber stehst durch den Glauben. Sei nicht hochmütig, sondern fürchte dich; |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Bene: propter incredulitatem fracti sunt. Tu autem fide stas: noli altum sapere, sed time. |