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Romans 11:20

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and *thou* standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Well: by their want of faith, they have been broken out,—and, thou, by thy faith, dost stand!—Regard not lofty things, but be afraid;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Well: because of unbelief they were broken off. But thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Well: through vnbeliefe they are broken off, and thou standest by faith: bee not hie minded, but feare.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Well: because of vnbeliefe they were broken off, and thou standest by fayth. Be not high minded, but feare.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Well, they were cut off because of their unbelief, but you exist by faith. Be not highminded, but reverence God.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Well, they on account of unbelief were cut off, and thou by faith standest: be not exalted in thy mind, but fear.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Very true. They were plucked off, because they believed not; and thou standest by faith. Be not exalted in thy mind, but fear.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Well; 2573
{2573} Prime
καλῶς
kalos
{kal-oce'}
Adverb from G2570; well (usually morally).
because of unbelief 570
{0570} Prime
ἀπιστία
apistia
{ap-is-tee'-ah}
From G0571; faithlessness, that is, (negatively) disbelief (want of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience).
they were broken off, 1575
{1575} Prime
ἐκκλάω
ekklao
{ek-klah'-o}
From G1537 and G2806; to exscind.
z5681
<5681> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Passive (See G5786)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 602
and 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
thou 4771
{4771} Prime
σύ
su
{soo}
The personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou.
standest 2476
{2476} Prime
ἵστημι
histemi
{his'-tay-mee}
A prolonged form of a primary word στάω [[stao]], {stah'-o} (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively).
z5758
<5758> Grammar
Tense - Perfect (See G5778)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 516
by faith. 4102
{4102} Prime
πίστις
pistis
{pis'-tis}
From G3982; persuasion, that is, credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself.
Be y5309
[5309] Standard
ὑψηλοφρονέω
hupselophroneo
{hoop-say-lo-fron-eh'-o}
From a compound of G5308 and G5424; to be lofty in mind, that is, arrogant.
z0
<0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
not y3361
[3361] Standard
μή
me
{may}
A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverbially) not, (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether.
highminded, 5309
{5309} Prime
ὑψηλοφρονέω
hupselophroneo
{hoop-say-lo-fron-eh'-o}
From a compound of G5308 and G5424; to be lofty in mind, that is, arrogant.
z5720
<5720> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 592
x3361
(3361) Complement
μή
me
{may}
A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverbially) not, (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether.
but 235
{0235} Prime
ἀλλά
alla
{al-lah'}
Neuter plural of G0243; properly other things, that is, (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations).
fear: 5399
{5399} Prime
φοβέω
phobeo
{fob-eh'-o}
From G5401; to frighten, that is, (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy to be in awe of, that is, revere.
z5732
<5732> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle (See G5785)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 41
z5737
<5737> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 152
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on Romans 11:19-21.


Romans 11:20

_ _ Well — “Be it so, but remember that”

_ _ because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest — not as a Gentile, but solely

_ _ by faith — But as faith cannot live in those “whose soul is lifted up” (Habakkuk 2:4).

_ _ Be not high-minded, but fear — (Proverbs 28:14; Philippians 2:12):

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Romans 11:1-32.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Romans 11:20

They were broken off for unbelief, and thou standest by faith — Both conditionally, not absolutely: if absolutely, there might have been room to boast. By faith — The free gift of God, which therefore ought to humble thee.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Romans 11:20

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but (t) fear:

(t) See that you stand in awe of God modestly, and carefully.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
Well:

John 4:17-18 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: ... For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.

because:

Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
Acts 13:46-47 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. ... For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Acts 18:6 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.
Hebrews 3:12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Hebrews 3:19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Hebrews 4:6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
Hebrews 4:11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

and:

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.
2 Chronicles 20:20 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.
Isaiah 7:9 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.
1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
2 Corinthians 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.
Colossians 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
1 Peter 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

Be:

Romans 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
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.
Psalms 138:6 Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Proverbs 28:26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Isaiah 2:11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Isaiah 2:17 And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Zephaniah 3:11 In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.
Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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;
2 Thessalonians 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
2 Timothy 3:3-5 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, ... Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 Peter 5:5-6 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. ... Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
Revelation 3:17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Revelation 18:7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

but:

Proverbs 28:14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Isaiah 66:2 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.
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.
Hebrews 4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
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:
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2Ch 20:20. Ps 138:6. Pv 28:14, 26. Is 2:11, 17; 7:9; 66:2. Hab 2:4. Zp 3:11. Lk 18:14. Jn 4:17. Ac 13:46; 18:6. Ro 3:3; 5:1; 11:18; 12:16. 1Co 10:12; 16:13. 2Co 1:24; 10:5. Php 2:12. Col 2:7. 2Th 2:4. 2Ti 3:3. He 3:12, 19; 4:1, 6, 11. Jm 2:19; 4:6. 1P 1:17; 5:5, 9, 12. Rv 3:17; 18:7.

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