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1 I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed--cut off from Christ--for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen, 4 who are Israelites. To them belong the adoption as sons, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from them, by human descent, came the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever! Amen. Romans 9:1-5, New English Translation. Copyright © 1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press.
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