Romans 9:3

Romans chapter 9 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren’s sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren’s sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

Context

v.2that I have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart.

v.3This passage

v.4who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 14:44

    And Saul said, God do so and more also; for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.

  • Galatians 3:13

    Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

  • Joshua 6:17

    And the city shall be devoted, even it and all that is therein, to Jehovah: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.

  • Galatians 3:10

    For as many as are of the works of the law are under a curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one who continueth not in all things that are written in the book of the law, to do them.

  • Romans 11:1

    I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

  • Esther 8:6

    for how can I endure to see the evil that shall come unto my people? or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?