Romans 9:1 - The Message1-5 At the same time, you need to know that I carry with me at all times a huge sorrow. It’s an enormous pain deep within me, and I’m never free of it. I’m not exaggerating—Christ and the Holy Spirit are my witnesses. It’s the Israelites . . . If there were any way I could be cursed by the Messiah so they could be blessed by him, I’d do it in a minute. They’re my family. I grew up with them. They had everything going for them—family, glory, covenants, revelation, worship, promises, to say nothing of being the race that produced the Messiah, the Christ, who is God over everything, always. Oh, yes! See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 I AM speaking the truth in Christ. I am not lying; my conscience [enlightened and prompted] by the Holy Spirit bearing witness with me See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, See the chapterCommon English Bible1 I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the Holy Spirit: See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 I am speaking the truth in Christ; I am not lying. My conscience offers testimony to me in the Holy Spirit, See the chapter |