Romans 11:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear;
World English Bible (WEB)
Well{G2573}; because of unbelief{G570} they were broken off{G1575}{(G5681)}, and{G1161} thou{G4771} standest{G2476}{(G5758)} by faith{G4102}. Be{G5309} not{G3361} highminded{G5309}{(G5720)}, but{G235} fear{G5399}{(G5737)}:
KJV with Strongs
(20) Correct! They were broken off for their unbelief but you stand by your believing-faith, don't think loftily, rather fear
The F.O.G
[20] True enough. But they were broken off because of their unbelief, and you stand only through faith. So don't be proud, but be filled with holy fear.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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