Romans 11:18

New Century Version

So do not brag about those branches that were broken off. If you brag, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:11

Ahab answered, “Tell Ben-Hadad, ‘The man who puts on his armor should not brag. It’s the man who lives to take it off who has the right to brag.’ ”

Proverbs 16:18

Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.

Matthew 26:33

Peter said, “Everyone else may stumble in their faith because of you, but I will not.”

John 10:16

I have other sheep that are not in this flock, and I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, and there will be one flock and one shepherd.

John 4:22

You Samaritans worship something you don’t understand. We understand what we worship, because salvation comes from the Jews.

Acts 25:7

when Paul came into the room. The people who had come from Jerusalem stood around him, making serious charges against him, which they could not prove.

Romans 11:20

That is true. But those branches were broken off because they did not believe, and you continue to be part of the tree only because you believe. Do not be proud, but be afraid.

Romans 3:27

So do we have a reason to brag about ourselves? No! And why not? It is the way of faith that stops all bragging, not the way of trying to obey the law.

Romans 4:16

So people receive God’s promise by having faith. This happens so the promise can be a free gift. Then all of Abraham’s children can have that promise. It is not only for those who live under the law of Moses but for anyone who lives with faith like that of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

1 Corinthians 10:12

If you think you are strong, you should be careful not to fall.

Galatians 3:29

You belong to Christ, so you are Abraham’s descendants. You will inherit all of God’s blessings because of the promise God made to Abraham.