^{20 Ref} by unbelief they were broken off, and thou hast stood by faith; be not high-minded, but be fearing;

^{21 Ref} for if God the natural branches did not spare -- lest perhaps He also shall not spare thee.

^{22 Ref} Lo, then, goodness and severity of God -- upon those indeed who fell, severity; and upon thee, goodness, if thou mayest remain in the goodness, otherwise, thou also shalt be cut off.