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Romans 9:1

Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not,.... The apostle being about to discourse concerning predestination, which he had mentioned in the preceding chapter, and to open the springs and causes of it, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I say the truth - In what I am about to affirm respecting my attachment to the nation and people. In Christ - Most interpreters regard this as a form of an oath, as equivalent to calling Christ to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not - This is one of the most solemn oaths any man can possibly take. He appeals to Christ as the searcher of hearts that he tells the truth; asserts that his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Rom 9:1-6. The problem of Jewish unbelief: Paul's distress in view of it

1. I say the truth in Christ, &c. The discussion of the case of Israel occupies tins chapter and the next two. On the general…