Romans 11:17 Meaning
And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
Context Explained
15For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead?
16For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
17And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
19Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 15:5
Jesus teaches about being connected to Him as the true vine.
Ephesians 2:19
This verse discusses the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ.
Romans 11:24
This verse contrasts the natural branches with the grafted ones.
Source: Romans 11:17