Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
glory not over the branches: but if thou gloriest, it is not thou that bearest the root, but the root thee.
WEB
do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.
YLT
do not boast against the branches; and if thou dost boast, thou dost not bear the root, but the root thee!
DBT
boast not against the branches; but if thou boast, [it is] not thou bearest the root, but the root thee.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentRomans — Paul's gospel set out in order. Four great movements: sin, salvation, sanctification, sovereignty — closing with sustained calls to service and unity.
- Author
- Paul the apostle, dictated to Tertius (Rom 16:22)
- Date
- c. AD 57, from Corinth before the Jerusalem offering