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];

Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.

and who has been declared to be the powerful Son of God by the resurrection from the dead according to the Spirit of holiness.

Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace by which we have been established, and we boast because of our hope in God's glory.

so that whoever resists the authorities opposes what God has established, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.