Romans 11:18

New International Reader's Version

So don’t think you are better than the other branches. Remember, you don’t give life to the root. The root gives life to you.

Cross References

1 Kings 20:11

The king of Israel replied. He said, “Tell him, ‘Someone who puts his armor on shouldn’t brag like someone who takes it off.’ ”

Proverbs 16:18

If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.

Matthew 26:33

Peter replied, “All the others may turn away because of you. But I never will.”

John 10:16

I have other sheep that do not belong to this sheep pen. I must bring them in too. They also will listen to my voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

John 4:22

You Samaritans worship what you do not know. We worship what we do know. Salvation comes from the Jews.

Acts 25:7

When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him. They brought many strong charges against him. But they couldn’t prove that these charges were true.

Romans 11:20

That’s true. But they were broken off because they didn’t believe. You stand only because you do believe. So don’t be proud, but tremble.

Romans 3:27

So who can brag? No one! Are people saved by the law that requires them to obey? Not at all! They are saved because of the law that requires faith.

Romans 4:16

The promise is based on God’s grace. The promise comes by faith. All of Abraham’s children will certainly receive the promise. And it is not only for those who are ruled by the law. Those who have the same faith that Abraham had are also included. He is the father of us all.

1 Corinthians 10:12

So be careful. When you think you are standing firm, you might fall.

Galatians 3:29

You who belong to Christ are Abraham’s seed. So you will receive what God has promised.