See, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that is called by my name, and how can you possibly avoid punishment? You shall not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth, says the Lord of hosts.
Romans 11:21 - New Revised Standard Version For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For if God did not spare the natural branches [because of unbelief], neither will He spare you [if you are guilty of the same offense]. American Standard Version (1901) for if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare thee. Common English Bible If God didn’t spare the natural branches, he won’t spare you either. Catholic Public Domain Version For if God has not spared the natural branches, perhaps also he might not spare you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For if God hath not spared the natural branches, fear lest perhaps he also spare not thee. |
See, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that is called by my name, and how can you possibly avoid punishment? You shall not go unpunished, for I am summoning a sword against all the inhabitants of the earth, says the Lord of hosts.
For thus says the Lord: If those who do not deserve to drink the cup still have to drink it, shall you be the one to go unpunished? You shall not go unpunished; you must drink it.
But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in their place to share the rich root of the olive tree,
You will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.”
That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand only through faith. So do not become proud, but stand in awe.
Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else?
Now I desire to remind you, though you are fully informed, that the Lord, who once for all saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.