19. You will say, "Some branches were broken off so that I could be joined to the tree."
20. That's true. But they were broken off because they didn't believe. You stand only because you do believe. So don't be proud. Be afraid.
21. God didn't spare the natural branches. He won't spare you either.
22. Think about how kind God is! Also think about how firm he is! He was hard on those who stopped following him. But he is kind to you. So you must continue to live in his kindness. If you don't, you also will be cut off.