Parallel Verses English Standard Version For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh. King James Bible For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: American Standard Version For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Douay-Rheims Bible For I wished myself to be an anathema from Christ, for my brethren, who are my kinsmen according to the flesh, English Revised Version For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Webster's Bible Translation For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: Weymouth New Testament For I could pray to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brethren, my human kinsfolk--for such the Israelites are. Romans 9:3 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesI could wish (ἠυχόμην) Or pray as 2 Corinthians 13:7, 2 Corinthians 13:9; James 5:16. Lit., I was wishing; but the imperfect here has a tentative force, implying the wish begun, but stopped at the outset by some antecedent consideration which renders it impossible, so that, practically, it was not entertained at all. So Paul of Onesimus: "Whom I could have wished (ἐβουλόμην) to keep with me," if it had not been too much to ask (Plm 1:13). Paul would wish to save his countrymen, even at such sacrifice, if it were morally possible. Others, however, explain the imperfect as stating an actual wish formerly entertained. Accursed from Christ (ἀνάθεμα ἀπὸ τοῦ χριστοῦ) Compare Galatians 1:8, Galatians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 1 Corinthians 16:22. See on offerings, Luke 21:5. Set apart to destruction and so separated from Christ (Philippians 1:21; Philippians 3:8, Philippians 3:20). An expression of deep devotion. "It is not easy to estimate the measure of love in a Moses and a Paul. For our limited reason does not grasp it, as the child cannot comprehend the courage of warriors" (Bengel). Compare Moses, Exodus 32:32. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I could. were. accursed. or, separated. my kinsmen. Cross References Exodus 32:32 But now, if you will forgive their sin--but if not, please blot me out of your book that you have written." 2 Samuel 18:33 And the king was deeply moved and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he went, he said, "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!" Acts 22:5 as the high priest and the whole council of elders can bear me witness. From them I received letters to the brothers, and I journeyed toward Damascus to take those also who were there and bring them in bonds to Jerusalem to be punished. Acts 28:21 And they said to him, "We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. Romans 1:3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh Romans 9:2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Romans 11:14 in order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them. Jump to Previous Accursed Anathema Behalf Brethren's Christ Curse Cursed Cut Desire Family Flesh Human Israelites Kindred Kinsfolk Kinsmen Race Relatives Sake Separated Wish Wished WishingJump to Next Accursed Anathema Behalf Brethren's Christ Curse Cursed Cut Desire Family Flesh Human Israelites Kindred Kinsfolk Kinsmen Race Relatives Sake Separated Wish Wished WishingLinks Romans 9:3 NIVRomans 9:3 NLT Romans 9:3 ESV Romans 9:3 NASB Romans 9:3 KJV Romans 9:3 Bible Apps Romans 9:3 Biblia Paralela Romans 9:3 Chinese Bible Romans 9:3 French Bible Romans 9:3 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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