Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Boast not

Romans 11:20
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!
Romans 3:27
What, then, is there to boast about? That has been eliminated. On what principle? On that of actions? No, but on the principle of faith.
1 Kings 20:11
But the king of Israel replied, "Tell him, "The one who is starting to strap on his battle armor should never brag like the one who is taking it off.'"
Proverbs 16:18
Pride precedes destruction; an arrogant spirit appears before a fall.
Matthew 26:33
But Peter told him, "Even if everyone else turns against you, I certainly won't!"
Luke 18:9
Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing securely should watch out so he doesn't fall.

Thou bearest

Romans 4:16
Therefore, the promise is based on faith, so that it may be a matter of grace and may be guaranteed for all of Abraham's descendants not only for those who were given the Law, but also for those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
Zechariah 8:20
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "In the future, people will come, including residents of many cities,
John 10:16
I have other sheep that don't belong to this fold. I must lead these also, and they'll listen to my voice. So there will be one flock and one shepherd.
Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants indeed, and heirs according to the promise.
Ephesians 2:19
That is why you are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,

General references

Romans 11:24
After all, if you were cut off from what is naturally a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much easier it will be for these natural branches to be grafted back into their own olive tree!

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