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do not boast about being better thanbeing better than">[fn] the otherother">[fn] branches. If you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.1 Corinthians 10:12;">[xr]

That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid!be reverent">[fn]Proverbs 28:14; Isaiah 66:2; Romans 12:16; Philippians 2:12;">[xr]

Consider, then, the kindness and severity of God: his severity toward those who fell, but God's kindness toward you - if you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you too will be cut off.John 15:2; 1 Corinthians 15:2; Hebrews 3:6,14;">[xr]

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved because of their ancestors.Deuteronomy 7:8; 9:5; 10:15;">[xr]

For just as you disobeyed God in the past but now have received his mercy because of their disobedience,Ephesians 2:2; Colossians 3:7;">[xr]

Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is - what is proper,good">[fn] pleasing, and perfect.Ephesians 1:18; 4:23; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Peter 1:14; 1 John 2:15;">[xr]

For we have many parts in one body, but these parts do not all have the same function.1 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 4:16;">[xr]

Live in harmony with each other. Do not be arrogant, but associate with humble people. Do not think that you are wiser than you really are.Psalm 131:1-2; Proverbs 3:7; 26:12; Isaiah 5:21; Jeremiah 45:5; Romans 11:25; 15:5; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 2:2; 3:16; 1 Peter 3:8;">[xr]

Do not take revenge, dear fiends, but leave room for God'sGod's">[fn] wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."Deuteronomy 32:35">[fn]Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 32:35; Proverbs 24:29; Romans 12:17; Hebrews 10:30;">[xr]

But "if your enemy is hungry, feed him. For if he is thirsty, give him a drink. If you do this, you will pile burning coals on his head."Proverbs 25:21-22">[fn]Exodus 23:4-5; Proverbs 25:21-22; Matthew 5:44;">[xr]

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

For the authorities are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you like to live without being afraid of the authorities? Then do what is right, and you will receive their approval.1 Peter 2:14; 3:13;">[xr]

For they are God's servants working for your good. But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for it is not without reason that they bear the sword. Indeed, they are God's servants to execute wrath on anyone who does wrong.

Therefore, it is necessary for you to be subject, not only because of God'sGod's">[fn] wrath but also because of your own conscience.Ecclesiastes 8:2; 1 Peter 2:19;">[xr]

Accept the person who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.Romans 15:1,7; Romans 15:1,7, 1 Corinthians 8:9,11; 9:22;">[xr]

I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in and of itself. But it is unclean to a person who thinks it is unclean.Acts 10:15; Romans 10:2,20; Romans 10:2,20, 1 Corinthians 8:7,10; 10:25; 1 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:15;">[xr]

For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 8:8;">[xr]

Do not destroy God's work for the sake of food. Everything is clean, but it is wrong to make another person fall because of what you eat.Matthew 15:11; Acts 10:15; Romans 10:14; 14:15; 1 Corinthians 8:9-12; Titus 1:15;">[xr]

But the person who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not act in faith; and anything that is not done in faith is sin.Titus 1:15;">[xr]

But now, having no further opportunities in these regions, I have the desire to come to you, as I have had for many years.Acts 19:21; Romans 1:11; 15:32;">[xr]