Romans 9:3
“For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:”
Romans 9:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For I wished myself to be an anathema from Christ, for my brethren, who are my kinsmen according to the flesh,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
- DARBYDarby
- for I have wished, I myself, to be a curse from the Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen, according to flesh;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers' sake, my relatives according to the flesh,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ ; for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I would even wish to be separated from Christ for the sake of my fellow Israelites, my own relatives by birth.
Context: Romans 9
1I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
2That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.
3For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
4Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;
5Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
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.