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Romans 9

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 9 of 16

1 I say the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,

2 that my sadness is great, and a neverceasing grief is in my heart,

3 for I myself was wishing to be accursed from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to flesh,

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul is grieved for the Jews. 25 The calling of the nations and rejecting of the Jews were foretold.

Key Greek Words

σάρκα carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
ὀργὴν anger, indignation,, vengeance, wrath G3709
προσκόμματος offence,, stumbling(-block, (-stone)) G4348
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443

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Paul expresses grief for Israel . He explains God's sovereign election, demonstrating through Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Pharaoh that God has mercy on whomever He wills.

Romans 9:1-33

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