Be not highminded (μη υψηλα φρονε). "Stop thinking high (proud) thoughts."

Of God spared not (ε γαρ ο θεος…

For if God, etc. If God did not refrain from rejecting the Jews who became unbelievers, certainly He will not refrain from rejecting you i…

Take heed lest . . .—The better reading seems to be to omit these words, neither will He spare you.

Paul now expands the figures of root and branches by setting forth the allegory of the olive tree. Actually, there are two trees, the cultivated ol…

For if God has not spared the natural branches, etc. This is a most powerful reason to suppress all self-confidence; for the rejection of …

For if God spared not the natural branches
That is, executed his righteous judgments, inflicted due punishment upon …

The gospel is the greatest riches of every place where it is present. Therefore, as the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews was the occasio…

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews was both useful and reversible, the Apostle now forbids the Gentiles to boast against the Jews.