Romans 11:18

Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

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Other Translations for Romans 11:18

BSB

do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

AKJV

Boast not against the branches. But if you boast, you bore not the root, but the root you.

CPDV

do not glorify yourself above the branches. For though you glory, you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

ERV

glory not over the branches: but if thou gloriest, it is not thou that bearest the root, but the root thee.

NHEB

do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, it is not you who support the root, but the root supports you.

SMT

Act not proudly to the young shoots. And if thou boastest, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 11:18

BoastG2620Verb notG3361 againstG2620VerbthebranchesG2798Noun Masculine ButG1161Conjunction ifG1487ConjunctionthouboastG2620Verb thouG4771 bearestG941Verb notG3756therootG4491Noun Feminine butG235ConjunctiontherootG4491Noun Feminine theeG4571

Commentary for Romans 11:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 11:18

Summary

Don't boast; recognize dependence on foundation.

Event

Paul warns against spiritual arrogance

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD