Romans 9:1-4 ▼

1 I speak the truth in Christ —I am not lying; my conscience testifies to me through the Holy Spirit —

2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the benefit of my brothers and sisters, my own flesh and blood.

4 They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, and the promises.