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If the ^(C1)first piece of dough is holy, the lump is also; and if the root is holy, the branches are as well.

But if some of the ^(C1)branches were broken off, and ^(C2)you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the ^(F1)rich root of the olive tree,

do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that ^(C1)it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you.

^(C1)You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in."

Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you ^(C1)stand by your faith. ^(C2)Do not be conceited, but fear;

for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you, either.

See then the kindness and severity of God: to those who fell, severity, but to you, God's ^(C1)kindness, ^(C2)if you continue in His kindness; for otherwise you too ^(C3)will be cut off.

And they also, ^(C1)if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in; for God is able to graft them in again.

For if you were cut off from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these who are the natural branches be grafted into their own olive tree?