Wisdom of Solomon 3:16
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16 But children of adulterers will not come to maturity,
and the offspring of an unlawful union will perish.(A)
John 15:2
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2 He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes[a] to make it bear more fruit.
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- 15.2 The same Greek root refers to pruning and cleansing
John 15:6
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6 Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
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Romans 11:17
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17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted among the others to share the rich root[a] of the olive tree,
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- 11.17 Other ancient authorities read the root and the richness
Romans 11:19
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19 You will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.”
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Romans 11:20
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20 That is true. They were broken off on account of unbelief,[a] but you stand on account of belief.[b] So do not become arrogant, but be afraid.(A)
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