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My conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I speak <i>the</i> truth in Christ. I am not lying. My conscience testifies for me in <i>the</i> Holy Spirit<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me [enlightened and prompted] by the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ —I am not lying; my conscience testifies to me through the Holy Spirit —<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience is testifying to me with the Holy Spirit—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am a follower of Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a witness to my conscience. So I tell the truth and I am not lying when I say <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Ghost,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As a Christian, I'm telling you the truth. I'm not lying. The Holy Spirit, along with my own thoughts, supports me in this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am speaking the truth; I belong to Christ and I do not lie. My conscience, ruled by the Holy Spirit, also assures me that I am not lying <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I am telling the truth because I belong to the Messiah —I am not lying, and my conscience confirms it by means of the Holy Spirit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me testimony in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I am telling you the truth as a Christian man--it is no falsehood, for my conscience enlightened, as it is, by the Holy Spirit adds its testimony to mine--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Truth I say in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience bearing testimony with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />I speak <i>the</i> truth in Christ. I am not lying. My conscience testifies for me in <i>the</i> Holy Spirit<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing testimony with me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I Speak truth in Christ, I lie not, my consciousness bearing witness to me in the Holy Spirit,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I am speaking the truth in Christ; I am not lying. My conscience offers testimony to me in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the holy Spirit in bearing me witness<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I TELL the truth through Christ, and I do not lie, my conscience also bears me witness through the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />I speak the truth in The Messiah, and I do not lie; my conscience bears witness to me in The Spirit of Holiness,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me testimony in the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, (my conscience also bearing witness to me in the Holy Ghost,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />I call Christ, and the holy spirit to witness with my conscience, that I speak the truth without guile, when I say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />I am telling you the truth as a Christian man--it is no falsehood, for my conscience enlightened, as it is, by the Holy Spirit adds its testimony to mine--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />I am speaking a truth in Christ?I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in <i>the</i> Holy Spirit?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/9-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2178" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/9.htm">Paul's Concern for the Jews</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I speak</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: Alētheian (N-AFS) -- From alethes; truth.">the truth</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christō (N-DMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ;</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5574.htm" title="5574: pseudomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood.">I am not lying,</a> <a href="/greek/4828.htm" title="4828: symmartyrousēs (V-PPA-GFS) -- To bear witness together with. From sun and martureo; to testify jointly, i.e. Corroborate by evidence.">as confirmed</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">by my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4893.htm" title="4893: syneidēseōs (N-GFS) -- The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.">conscience</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiō (Adj-DNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">2</span>I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a></span><br />The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">Galatians 1:20</a></span><br />I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a></span><br />For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a></span><br />I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a></span><br />God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">2 Corinthians 12:19</a></span><br />Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:5</a></span><br />As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18-19</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. / And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-7.htm">John 16:7</a></span><br />But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26-27</a></span><br />Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-1.htm">1 Corinthians 9:1</a></span><br />Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-10.htm">2 Corinthians 11:10</a></span><br />As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-31.htm">1 Corinthians 15:31</a></span><br />I face death every day, brothers, as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a></span><br />For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,</p><p class="hdg">I say.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9</a></b></br> For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a></b></br> Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a></b></br> The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.</p><p class="hdg">my conscience.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Romans 2:15</a></b></br> Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and <i>their</i> thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a></b></br> The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a></b></br> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/19-4.htm">Adds</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Confirms</a> <a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Conscience</a> <a href="/matthew/6-22.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">False.</a> <a href="/romans/3-7.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/romans/8-36.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/acts/28-8.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/romans/8-2.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Adds</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-7.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/15-2.htm">Christian</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-16.htm">Confirms</a> <a href="/romans/13-5.htm">Conscience</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/romans/11-34.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/11-2.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/romans/11-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/10-2.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Paul is sorry for the Jews.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">All of Abraham not of the promise.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/9-18.htm">God's sovereignty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/9-25.htm">The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/9-32.htm">The cause of their stumbling.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Greek, "truth" is "aletheia," which conveys not just factual accuracy but also divine truth. Paul’s assertion "in Christ" indicates that his truthfulness is rooted in his relationship with Jesus. This phrase reflects Paul's deep commitment to the Gospel and his identity as an apostle. Historically, Paul faced skepticism and opposition, so affirming his truthfulness "in Christ" was crucial to establish his credibility among believers.<p><b>I am not lying</b><br />This emphatic declaration serves to reinforce Paul's integrity. The Greek word for "lying" is "pseudomai," which means to deceive or speak falsely. By stating "I am not lying," Paul is addressing any potential doubts about his message. In a historical context, Paul often dealt with false accusations and misunderstandings about his teachings. This phrase reassures the Roman Christians of his honesty and the divine origin of his message.<p><b>as confirmed by my conscience</b><br />The word "conscience" in Greek is "syneidesis," which refers to an inner sense of right and wrong. Paul’s appeal to his conscience indicates a deep, personal conviction. In the ancient world, the conscience was seen as a witness to one's moral and ethical standing. Paul’s conscience, shaped by his faith and the Holy Spirit, serves as a testament to his sincerity and the truth of his message.<p><b>in the Holy Spirit</b><br />This phrase highlights the divine influence and guidance in Paul's life. The Holy Spirit, or "Pneuma Hagion" in Greek, is the third person of the Trinity, who empowers and directs believers. By invoking the Holy Spirit, Paul emphasizes that his conscience and truthfulness are not merely human efforts but are inspired and validated by God. This underscores the spiritual authority behind his words and reassures the Roman Christians of the divine backing of his apostolic mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Romans, Paul is expressing his deep concern and sincerity regarding the message he is about to convey.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ</a></b><br>Central to Paul's message, Christ is the one in whom Paul speaks the truth, emphasizing the divine authority and sincerity of his words.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_spirit.htm">The Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The third person of the Trinity, who confirms Paul's conscience, ensuring that his message is truthful and divinely inspired.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truthfulness_in_ministry.htm">The Importance of Truthfulness in Ministry</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes the necessity of speaking truthfully, especially when conveying the gospel. As believers, we are called to uphold truth in all our communications, reflecting Christ's character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_conscience_in_christian_life.htm">The Role of Conscience in Christian Life</a></b><br>A well-informed conscience, guided by the Holy Spirit, is crucial for discerning truth and maintaining integrity. Believers should cultivate a sensitive conscience aligned with biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_the_holy_spirit.htm">Reliance on the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Just as Paul relies on the Holy Spirit to confirm his message, Christians today should seek the Spirit's guidance in understanding and applying God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_apostolic_testimony.htm">The Weight of Apostolic Testimony</a></b><br>Paul's declaration underscores the seriousness with which he approaches his apostolic mission. Believers should regard the teachings of the apostles as authoritative and foundational for faith and practice.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1-5) My heart bleeds for Israel, my country, that highly-privileged people. I could fain have changed places with them, and been myself cut off from Christ, if only they might have been saved.<p>(1) <span class= "bld">I say the truth in Christ.</span>--The meaning of this expression seems to be, "From the bottom of my soul, in the most sacred part of my being, as a Christian man united to Christ, I make this solemn asseveration."<p><span class= "bld">My conscience.</span>--Here, as in <a href="/romans/2-15.htm" title="Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)">Romans 2:15</a>, very much in the modern sense of the word, the introspective faculty which sits in judgment upon actions, and assigns to them their moral qualities of praise or blame. "This conscience of mine being also overshadowed with the Holy Spirit, and therefore incapable of falsehood or self-deception."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1</span> - <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a>. - 2. <span class="accented">The present position and prospects of the Jewish nation con-sidereal.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 1-5.</span> - (1) <span class="accented">Deep regret expressed for the present exclusion of the Jewish nation from inheritance of the promises.</span> This section is not necessary for the main argument of the Epistle, which would have been complete without it for an exposition of God's righteousness, ch. 12. following naturally the conclusion of ch. 8, and these intervening chapters having no immediate connection with the preceding or succeeding context. But it was a subject too deeply fixed in St. Paul's mind to be left unnoticed. And besides, what he had said at the beginning of his treatise, and afterwards implied, seemed to call for some explanation in the face of existing facts. For he had said (<a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a>), that the gospel "was the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; <span class="accented">to the Jew first</span>, and also to the Gentile;" and throughout he has regarded it as the fulfilment of the peculiar promises made to the Jews themselves, who were to have precedence, though not monopoly, in the inheritance of its blessings. How, then, was this view consistent with the fact that the Jews in general, even more than any others, were now <span class="accented">excluded</span> from this inheritance? The apostle has already, even in the course of his argument, paused to meet certain supposed difficulties of this kind in the short section, <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Romans 3:1-8</a>; but now he takes up the whole subject formally, and considers it in all its bearings. First, in ch. 9, he expresses his deep sorrow for the fact; but shows it to be not inconsistent either with God's faithfulness to his promise, or with his justice, or with the Word of prophecy. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing witness with me in the Holy Ghost</span>. For similar solemn asseverations by St. Paul of the truth of what was known to himself alone, cf. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">Romans 1:9</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">2 Corinthians 11:31</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a>. The peculiar solemnity of this may be due to the peculiar depth of his feelings on the subject. It is not <span class="accented">necessary</span> to suppose him to be moved by a fear of his patriotic enthusiasm being doubted, now that he had turned Christian, and argued so strongly against Jewish monopoly of privilege But it may have been so. For the force of <span class="greek">ἐν</span> <span class="greek">Ξριστῶ</span>, cf. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a>; ch. 12:19; <a href="/ephesians/4-17.htm">Ephesians 4:17</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1</a>. It is not an adjuration, but denotes the element in which he moves and speaks. Similarly, <span class="greek">ἐν Πνεύματι ἁγίῳ</span> following (cf. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">1 Corinthians 12:3</a>), which, of course, could not be on oath. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/9-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">I speak</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγω</span> <span class="translit">(legō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] truth</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀλήθειαν</span> <span class="translit">(Alētheian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ;</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστῷ</span> <span class="translit">(Christō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am not lying,</span><br /><span class="grk">ψεύδομαι</span> <span class="translit">(pseudomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5574.htm">Strong's 5574: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as confirmed</span><br /><span class="grk">συμμαρτυρούσης</span> <span class="translit">(symmartyrousēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4828.htm">Strong's 4828: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear witness together with. From sun and martureo; to testify jointly, i.e. Corroborate by evidence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conscience</span><br /><span class="grk">συνειδήσεώς</span> <span class="translit">(syneidēseōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4893.htm">Strong's 4893: </a> </span><span class="str2">The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Holy</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἁγίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Hagiō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Spirit.</span><br /><span class="grk">Πνεύματι</span> <span class="translit">(Pneumati)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/9-1.htm">Romans 9:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/9-1.htm">NT Letters: Romans 9:1 I tell the truth in Christ (Rom. 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