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for if God didn`t spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you.
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A Warning Against Pride
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a powerful warning against spiritual arrogance. Paul argues that if God judged the 'natural branches' (Israel) for their unbelief, Gentile believers, who are 'grafted in,' should not presume they are immune. Their position offers no special security; God's judgment against pride and unbelief is consistent for all.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Be not highminded (μη υψηλα φρονε). "Stop thinking high (proud) thoughts."
Of God spared not (ε γαρ ο θεος…
19th Century
Anglican
Take heed lest . . .—The better reading seems to be to omit these words, neither will He spare you.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For if God spared not the natural branches That is, executed his righteous judgments, inflicted due punishment upon …
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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…
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.
