Romans 11:17 cpdv — And if some of the branches are broken, and if you, being a wild olive branch, are grafted on to them, and you become a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And if some of the branches are broken, and if you, being a wild olive branch, are grafted on to them, and you become a partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree, "

— Romans 11:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 11 — Context

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in such a way that I might provoke to rivalry those who are my own flesh, and so that I may save some of them.

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For if their loss is for the reconciliation of the world, what could their return be for, except life out of death?

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For if the first-fruit has been sanctified, so also has the whole. And if the root is holy, so also are the branches.

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And if some of the branches are broken, and if you, being a wild olive branch, are grafted on to them, and you become a partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree,

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do not glorify yourself above the branches. For though you glory, you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

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Therefore, you would say: The branches were broken off, so that I might be grafted on.

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Well enough. They were broken off because of unbelief. But you stand on faith. So do not choose to savor what is exalted, but instead be afraid.

Romans 11:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:17 say?
Romans 11:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And if some of the branches are broken, and if you, being a wild olive branch, are grafted on to them, and you become a partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree, ”
Where is Romans 11:17 in the Bible?
Romans 11:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 17.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 11:17.
What translation should I read Romans 11:17 in?
Romans 11:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 11:17?
Romans 11:17 reads (CPDV): “And if some of the branches are broken, and if you, being a wild olive branch, are grafted on to them, and you become a partaker of the root and of the fatness of the olive tree, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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