Romans 9:1

Translations

Modern

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Traditional

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

Literal

I speak truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience is testifying with me in the Holy Spirit

Latin

Veritatem dico in Christo, non mentior: testimonium mihi perhibente conscientia mea in Spiritu Sancto:

Original

Greek

English

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Notes

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Ethnic Hatred God’s Unified Plan of Salvation

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Romans 9:1

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