Romans 9:3
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:In other versions
For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
ASV
For I have a desire to take on myself the curse for my brothers, my family in the flesh:
BBE
for I have wished, I myself, to be a curse from the Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen, according to flesh;
DBY
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers' sake, my relatives according to the flesh,
WEB
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
YLT
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
ENG
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
WBT
For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,
BSB
In context
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.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus