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Romans 9:3
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh
Romans 9:3 · World English Bible
Romans 9:3 in other translations
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers' sake, my relatives according to the flesh,
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In context
1 I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit
2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart.
3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh
4 who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, and the promises;
5 of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.
6 But it is not as though the word of God has come to nothing. For they are not all Israel that are of Israel.
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