Romans 9:1
“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”
Romans 9:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
- DARBYDarby
- I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing testimony with me in the Holy Spirit,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, and my conscience, guided by the Spirit, confirms this.
Context: Romans 9
About Romans 9: God's Sovereignty and Election
Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.
Commentary
Romans 9 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the sovereignty of God and His plan for salvation. Paul begins by expressing his deep sorrow for his fellow Jews who have not accepted Jesus as the Messiah. He acknowledges that God has chosen to save some and not others, and that this is part of His divine plan. Paul then goes on to explain that God's choice is based on His mercy and grace, not on any merit of the chosen. He also explains that God's choice is not based on any works of the chosen, but rather on His own purpose and will.