Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,
New American Standard Bible
Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you
King James Version
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Holman Bible
True enough; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith.
International Standard Version
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!
A Conservative Version
Correct! They were broken off for their unbelief, and thou stand by thy faith. Be not high-minded but fear,
American Standard Version
Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Amplified
That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by your faith [as believers understanding the truth of Christ’s deity]. Do not be conceited, but [rather stand in great awe of God and] fear [Him];
An Understandable Version
True, but they [i.e., the Jews] were [really] broken off because they did not believe [in Christ], and you [Gentiles] remain [in God's favor] because you do believe [in Him]. So, do not become arrogant [about it], but be fearful.
Anderson New Testament
Well; on ac count of unbelief they were broken off; but you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear.
Bible in Basic English
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;
Common New Testament
That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast only by faith. So do not be proud, but stand in awe.
Darby Translation
Right: they have been broken out through unbelief, and thou standest through faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:
Godbey New Testament
Beautifully; they were broken off by unbelief, but you stand by faith, Think not high things, but fear.
Goodspeed New Testament
That is true; but it was for their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is through your faith that you stand where you do. You ought not to feel proud; you ought to be afraid,
John Wesley New Testament
Well; they were broken off for unbelief, and thou standest by faith.
Julia Smith Translation
Well; for unbelief were they broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but do thou fear:
King James 2000
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Be not arrogant, but fear:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant [thoughts], but be afraid.
Modern King James verseion
Well, because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be high-minded, but fear.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou sayest well: because of unbelief they are broken off, and thou standest steadfast in faith. Be not high minded, but fear:
Moffatt New Testament
Granted. They were broken off ??for their lack of faith. And you owe your position to your faith. You should feel awed instead of being uplifted.
Montgomery New Testament
True, through their unbelief they were broken off, and by your faith you stand. Do not be puffed up, but fear;
NET Bible
Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!
New Heart English Bible
True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear;
Noyes New Testament
Be it so. It was for their unbelief that they were broken off, and thou standest through thy faith; be not highminded, but fear.
Sawyer New Testament
Well; they were broken off by unbelief, and you stand by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear;
The Emphasized Bible
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;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Admitted; by unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high minded, but fear:
Twentieth Century New Testament
True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.
Webster
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:
Weymouth New Testament
This is true; yet it was their unbelief that cut them off, and you only stand through your faith.
Williams New Testament
Very well, but it was for lack of faith that they were broken off, and it is through your faith that you now stand where you are. Stop your haughty thinking, rather continue to be reverent,
World English Bible
True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited, but fear;
Worrell New Testament
Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, but you have been standing by faith. Do not cherish lofty thoughts; but fear.
Worsley New Testament
Well; they were broken off for their infidelity, and thou standest by faith: therefore be not high-minded but fear.
Youngs Literal Translation
by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing;
Themes
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Israel/jews » The salvation of israel
Jews, the » Cast off for unbelief
Jews, the » Punished for » Unbelief
Olive » Figurative » The wild, a figure of the gentiles; the cultivated, of the jews
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Unbelief
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Salvation » The salvation of israel
Topics
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References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 11:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Gentile Branches Grafted In
19 you will say then, "the branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in." 20 well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear, 21 lest God should not spare you, since he did not spare even the natural branches.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:16
have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.
1 Corinthians 10:12
wherefore let him that thinks he stands firm, take heed lest he fall.
2 Corinthians 1:24
not that I would arbitrarily prescribe what you should believe, but rather encourage you to go on: for 'tis by faith you have stood.
1 Peter 1:17
and since you invoke him as your father, who without respect of persons judges every one according to his actions; while you are passing thro' this world, be fearful of offending him:
Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as you have always obey'd the gospel, not only when I was with you, but much more now while I am absent, continue the work of your own salvation, whatever persecutions you apprehend:
1 Timothy 6:17
Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;
Luke 18:14
I tell you this man went home approv'd as just, and not the other. for whoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
John 4:17-18
the woman answered, I have no husband. Jesus replied, you were in the right to say you have no husband:
Acts 13:46-47
but Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, you indeed were the first, to whom the word of God was to be preach'd: but since you reject it, and judge your own selves unworthy of eternal life, be assur'd, we shall make the same offer to the Gentiles:
Acts 18:6
but as they oppos'd him with invectives, he shook his garment, and said, "you your selves be answerable for your own destruction, I am clear: and for the future I shall address my self to the Gentiles."
Romans 3:3
for what if some betrayed their trust? shall their unfaithfulness render
Romans 5:1-2
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 11:18
don't triumph over the branches: or if you do, remember the root is not dependent upon you, but you upon the root.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be upon the watch, stand firm in the faith, behave your selves like men of fortitude:
2 Corinthians 10:5
to level all the barriers they contrive for obstructing the divine doctrine, and to make their pride captive to the authority of Christ.
Colossians 2:7
being firmly attach'd to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement you make therein.
2 Thessalonians 2:4
that adversary that exalts it self above the divine authority of majesty: that is seated in the temple of God, pretending to be it self divine.
2 Timothy 3:3-5
villainous, unnatural, perfidious, defamers, debauchees,
Hebrews 3:12
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you such incredulity as to make you desert the living God.
Hebrews 3:19-1
because of their incredulity.
Hebrews 4:6
Since there remains then a rest which some are still to enter into, for they to whom the promise was first made, did not enter in, because of their incredulity;
Hebrews 4:11
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any of us by imitating their incredulity, should fall short thereof like them.
James 2:19
you believe there is but one God, very well: the demons believe as much, and tremble."
James 4:6
on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you. wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5-6
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
1 Peter 5:9
resist him by the steadiness of your faith, considering that your brethren among the Gentiles, suffer the same persecutions as you do.
1 Peter 5:12
I formerly writ to you a short epistle, by Silvanus, I think, a faithful brother, to declare and testify to you, that the true dispensation of God is that to which you are attach'd.
Revelation 3:17
you say you are rich, and have increased your gain, and have need of nothing; but you do not consider that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.
Revelation 18:7
give her torment and pain in proportion to her pride and luxury; for she said in her heart, "I am enthron'd like a queen, I am no widow, and shall see no sorrow."