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Romans 9:1-11

1 God’s Sovereign Choice
I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit—

2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race,

4 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving of the law, the temple worship and the promises.

5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised! Amen.

6 It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”

8 In other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s offspring.

9 For this was how the promise was stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

10 Not only that, but Rebekah’s children had one and the same father, our father Isaac.

11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand:

Cross References for Romans 9:1-11

Romans 2:15 - since they show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences... Click to read the verse Romans 2:15 Click to read the verse Romans 2:15

Acts 24:16 - So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Click to read the verse Acts 24:16 Click to read the verse Acts 24:16

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

2 Corinthians 1:23 - I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:23

1 Thessalonians 2:5 - You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Peter 3:16 - keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in C... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16

Philippians 1:8 - God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. Click to read the verse Philippians 1:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:8

1 Timothy 5:21 - I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instruct... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21

Romans 1:9 - God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how con... Click to read the verse Romans 1:9 Click to read the verse Romans 1:9

Romans 8:16 - The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Click to read the verse Romans 8:16 Click to read the verse Romans 8:16

2 Corinthians 11:31 - The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is to be praised forever, knows that I am not lying. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:31

2 Timothy 1:3 - Encouragement to Be Faithful I thank God, whom I serve, as my forefathers did, with a clear con... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:3

Job 16:19 - Even now my witness is in heaven; my advocate is on high. Click to read the verse Job 16:19 Click to read the verse Job 16:19

2 Corinthians 11:10 - As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, nobody in the regions of Achaia will stop this boast... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:10

1 John 3:19-21 - This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his ... Click to read the verse 1 John 3:19-21 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:19-21

John 1:11 - He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Click to read the verse John 1:11 Click to read the verse John 1:11

1 Timothy 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5

1 Timothy 2:7 - And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not l... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:7

2 Corinthians 12:19 - Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been spe... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:19

Galatians 1:20 - I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. Click to read the verse Galatians 1:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:20

2 Corinthians 12:6 - Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth.... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:6