Romans 11:19,20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

It might be possible for the Gentile to claim a special providence in his substitution for the Jew. He should rather be reminded that there is a condition — faith — which is attached to this substitution; this he must be careful to observe, or else he will lose all that he has gained.

Romans 11:19-20

19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.

20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: