18. do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.
19. Then you will say, “The branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.”
20. Granted! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear!
21. For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you.
22. Notice therefore the kindness and harshness of God – harshness toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness toward you, provided you continue in his kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off.
23. And even they – if they do not continue in their unbelief – will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.