Romans 11:18
“Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Boast not against the branches,.... Those that were broken off: the apostle would not have them vaunt it over them,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Boast not ... - The tendency of people is to triumph over one that is fallen and rejected. The danger of pride and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Boast not against the branches - While you are ready to acknowledge that you were included in the covenant made with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 11:1-32
The apostle proposes here a plausible objection, which might be urged against the divine conduct in casting off the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
boast not against, &c. i.e. against the branches that were broken off; as if in a better position than theirs might have…
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