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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Well (καλως). Perhaps ironical, though Paul may simply admit the statement (cf. Mr 12:32) and show the Gentile his real situation.…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Well. True. It is true they were broken off; but to show that there was no occasion for boasting, he adds that they were not rejected

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It might be possible for the Gentile to claim a special providence in his substitution for the Jew. He should rather be reminded that there is a co…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

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…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Well
To this the apostle answers, by approving and granting in, part what was said, that the unbelieving Jews were b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  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.

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