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True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don`t be conceited, but fear;
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Faith is the Deciding Factor
Scholars stress that Paul corrects any Gentile notion of superiority. The Jewish branches were broken off for one reason: unbelief. Gentile branches were grafted in for one reason: faith. Your standing before God is not based on ethnicity or merit, but solely on your faith in Christ, which itself is a gift of grace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
Well (καλως). Perhaps ironical, though Paul may simply admit the statement (cf. Mr 12:32) and show the Gentile his real situation.…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Well To this the apostle answers, by approving and granting in, part what was said, that the unbelieving Jews were b…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the fall of the Jews was both useful and reversible, the Apostle now forbids the Gentiles to boast against the Jews.
