Romans 9:1-5
Chapter 9
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The Situation of Israel
I sincerely tell you, in Christ, and my conscience assures me through the Holy Spirit that I am not lying:2
I have deep sadness and constant anguish for the Jews.
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I would even prefer that I myself suffer the curse of being cut off from Christ rather than my brethren—I mean my own people, my kin.
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They are Israelites whom God adopted, and on them rests his glory. Theirs are the covenants, the law, the worship, and the promises of God.
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They are descendants of the patriarchs, and from their lineage, Christ was born—he who, as God, is above all distinctions. Blessed be He forever and ever: Amen!