Parallel Verses New International Version I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit-- King James Bible I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, Darby Bible Translation I say [the] truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in [the] Holy Spirit, World English Bible I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit, Young's Literal Translation Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing testimony with me in the Holy Spirit, Romans 9:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleI 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 conscience was free from all guile in this matter, and that the Holy Ghost bore him testimony that what he said was true. Hence we find that the testimony of a man's own conscience, and the testimony of the Holy Ghost, are two distinct things, and that the apostle had both at the same time. As the apostle had still remaining a very awful part of his commission to execute, namely, to declare to the Jews not only that God had chosen the Gentiles, but had rejected them because they had rejected Christ and his Gospel, it was necessary that he should assure them that however he had been persecuted by them because he had embraced the Gospel, yet it was so far from being a gratification to him that they had now fallen under the displeasure of God, that it was a subject of continual distress to his mind, and that it produced in him great heaviness and continual sorrow. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I say. Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son... Galatians 1:20 Now the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I lie not. 1 Timothy 2:7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ... 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels... my conscience. Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: Library April 1. "Vessels of Mercy which He had Afore Prepared unto Glory" (Rom. Ix. 23). "Vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory" (Rom. ix. 23). Our Father is fitting us for eternity. A vessel fitted for the kitchen will find itself in the kitchen. A vessel for the art gallery or the reception room will generally find itself there at last. What are you getting fitted for? To be a slop-pail to hold all the stuff that people pour into your ears, or a vase to hold sweet fragrance and flowers for the King's palace and a harp of many strings that sounds the melodies and harmonies … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Of Predestination Concerning God's Purpose Letter Lxxxv. To Paulinus. Cross References Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you Romans 9:2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 2 Corinthians 11:10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boasting of mine. 2 Corinthians 12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening. Galatians 1:20 I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. 1 Timothy 2:7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. Jump to Previous Adds Bearing Bears Christ Christian Confirms Conscience Enlightened False. Falsehood Ghost Holy Lying Mind Speak Speaking Spirit Telling Testifies Testifying Testimony True. Truth WitnessJump to Next Adds Bearing Bears Christ Christian Confirms Conscience Enlightened False. Falsehood Ghost Holy Lying Mind Speak Speaking Spirit Telling Testifies Testifying Testimony True. Truth WitnessLinks Romans 9:1 NIVRomans 9:1 NLT Romans 9:1 ESV Romans 9:1 NASB Romans 9:1 KJV Romans 9:1 Bible Apps Romans 9:1 Biblia Paralela Romans 9:1 Chinese Bible Romans 9:1 French Bible Romans 9:1 German Bible Romans 9:1 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |