Romans 9:1-4 ▼

1 I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the holy Spirit in bearing me witness

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

3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and separated from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kin according to the flesh.

4 They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises;