Romans 11:19 kjv
Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.
Romans 11:19 nkjv
You will say then, "Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in."
Romans 11:19 niv
You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in."
Romans 11:19 esv
Then you will say, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in."
Romans 11:19 nlt
"Well," you may say, "those branches were broken off to make room for me."
Romans 11 19 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:18 | Do not boast against the branches. If you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. | Root supports Gentile branches |
| Romans 11:20 | That is right because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be conceited, but fear. | Gentile reliance on faith |
| Romans 11:21 | For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. | God’s judgment |
| Romans 11:22 | Look at the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. | Condition for Gentile continuance |
| John 15:1 | “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." | Christ as the True Vine |
| John 15:4 | Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. | Dependence on Christ |
| Acts 13:46 | Then Barnabas and Paul spoke out boldly: “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it away and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles." | Rejection by Jews, turn to Gentiles |
| Acts 14:1 | In Iconium they entered together into the synagogue of the Jews and so spoke that a great many Jews and also Greeks believed. | Gentile belief |
| Acts 18:6 | But when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! Cleanse myself. From now on I will go to the Gentiles." | Rejection and going to Gentiles |
| Galatians 3:9 | So then, those who are of faith are blessed by Abraham who is of faith. | Faith of Abraham, blessing |
| Galatians 3:29 | And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. | Gentile inclusion in Abrahamic lineage |
| Ephesians 2:11 | Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcison, which is made in the flesh by hands— | Gentile identity |
| Ephesians 2:12 | remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. | Past Gentile state |
| Ephesians 2:13 | But now in Christ Jesus you who were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. | Present Gentile inclusion |
| 1 Corinthians 10:11 | Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. | Lessons from Israel’s history |
| 1 Corinthians 15:10 | But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. | Grace enables works |
| James 4:6 | God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. | Pride and Humility |
| 1 Peter 5:5 | Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." | Humility as attire |
| Psalm 149:4 | For the Lord is well pleased with his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. | God’s pleasure in the humble |
| Isaiah 60:3 | And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. | Gentiles coming to Israel's light |
| Isaiah 54:3 | For you shall spread to the right hand and to the left, and your offspring shall possess the nations and shall people the desolate places. | Offspring possessing nations |
| Jeremiah 16:19 | O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of trouble, to you shall the nations come from the ends of the earth and say, “Our fathers have inherited nothing but lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit." | Nations coming to God |
| Romans 11:17 | And if some branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them and became a partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree... | Olive tree imagery foundation |
Romans 11 verses
Romans 11 19 Meaning
This verse from Romans 11:19 articulates a warning from the Apostle Paul to the Gentile believers in Rome. It highlights the danger of arrogance arising from their inclusion in God's redemptive plan, particularly in contrast to the unbelieving Jews. Paul emphasizes that the Gentiles' standing is due to God's grace, not their inherent superiority or any works they have performed. Their present spiritual life is a direct result of the breaking off of some natural branches (unbelieving Jews) from the olive tree of God's covenant people. This understanding is crucial for maintaining humility and spiritual discernment.
Romans 11 19 Context
Romans 11 addresses the question of Israel's place in God's plan, especially in light of their rejection of Jesus. Paul uses the analogy of an olive tree. The natural branches represent ethnic Israel. Some branches (unbelieving Jews) have been broken off due to their unbelief. The Gentiles, previously a wild olive tree, have been grafted into this cultivated tree, benefiting from its root and fatness (the blessings of the covenant, participation in Christ). Verse 19 specifically serves as a strong caution to these Gentile believers against boasting over the natural branches. This pride would indicate a dangerous misunderstanding of their salvation, which is entirely a work of God's grace and dependent on their continued faith.
Romans 11 19 Word Analysis
- μὴ (mē): A negative particle, typically used to express prohibition. It signals a strong command not to do something.
- ὑπεραίρω (hyperairō): From ὑπέρ (hyper, "over, above") and αἴρω (airō, "to lift up, to raise"). It means "to lift oneself up over," "to be arrogant," "to boast," "to be proud," or "to have high-mindedness." It conveys an unwarranted sense of superiority.
- τῶν (tōn): The definite article, "the."
- κλάδων (kladōn): The genitive plural of κλάδος (klados, "branch"). Refers to the "branches" of the olive tree. In this context, it signifies the people of Israel who were part of God's covenant family.
- Analysis: The phrase "μὴ ὑπεραίρω τῶν κλάδων" (mē hyperairō tōn kladōn) directly translates to "do not be arrogant over the branches." The prohibition is against a specific kind of spiritual pride that arises from seeing others (the broken-off Jewish branches) as inferior because of their spiritual state. The "branches" are the natural descendants of Abraham, the Jewish people, some of whom have been broken off from the olive tree of God’s people because of unbelief. The Gentile believers are cautioned not to elevate themselves above them.
Romans 11 19 Commentary
The core message of Romans 11:19 is a stern warning against spiritual pride, particularly for Gentile believers. Their inclusion in God's salvation, a profound blessing, should not lead to boasting or a sense of superiority over the Jewish people who rejected Christ. This pride would be a symptom of self-reliance and a disregard for the sovereign grace that has extended salvation to them. The humility required is a recognition that their current spiritual vitality is wholly dependent on the root (Christ and God's covenant promises) and not due to any merit of their own. A fearful reverence for God's power to both break off and graft in is the appropriate response. This verse is a timeless reminder that salvation is a gift, and humility is essential to preserving that gift.
Practical application: This means acknowledging that any spiritual gift or position is undeserved and temporary, contingent on faith and humility. It discourages looking down on those who are struggling or who have fallen away, recognizing that the same grace that saved us can save them, and the same warning against pride applies to us.