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Romans 9:3-8

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.

Cross References for Romans 9:3-8

Hebrews 12:9 - Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How mu... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:9

1 Samuel 14:44 - Saul said, “May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if you do not die, Jonathan.” Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:44 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:44

Galatians 3:10 - All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10

Genesis 29:14 - Then Laban said to him, “You are my own flesh and blood.” Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel After J... Click to read the verse Genesis 29:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 29:14

1 Chronicles 21:17 - David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I am the one who h... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17

2 Samuel 18:33 - The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:33 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 18:33

Esther 8:6 - For how can I bear to see disaster fall on my people? How can I bear to see the destruction of ... Click to read the verse Esther 8:6 Click to read the verse Esther 8:6

Galatians 3:13 - Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cu... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:13 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:13

Judges 17:2 - said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you and about wh... Click to read the verse Judges 17:2 Click to read the verse Judges 17:2

1 Samuel 14:24 - Jonathan Eats Honey Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:24 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:24

Genesis 44:33 - “Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let ... Click to read the verse Genesis 44:33 Click to read the verse Genesis 44:33

Exodus 32:32 - But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.” Click to read the verse Exodus 32:32 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:32

Romans 8:3 - For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:3 Click to read the verse Romans 8:3

Exodus 32:30 - The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:30 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:30

Leviticus 27:28 - “‘But nothing that a man owns and devotes to the Lord—whether man or animal or family land—may ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 27:28 Click to read the verse Leviticus 27:28

1 Corinthians 16:22 - If anyone does not love the Lord—a curse be on him. Come, O Lord! Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:22

Matthew 26:74 - Then he began to call down curses on himself and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!” Imme... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:74 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:74

Deuteronomy 21:23 - you must not leave his body on the tree overnight. Be sure to bury him that same day, because a... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:23 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 21:23

Acts 23:21 - Don’t give in to them, because more than forty of them are waiting in ambush for him. They have... Click to read the verse Acts 23:21 Click to read the verse Acts 23:21

Acts 13:26 - “Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:26 Click to read the verse Acts 13:26

Joshua 6:17-18 - The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute and all... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:17-18 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:17-18

1 Corinthians 12:3 - Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 12:3

Romans 11:1 - The Remnant of Israel I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means! I am an Israelite mys... Click to read the verse Romans 11:1 Click to read the verse Romans 11:1

Galatians 1:8 - But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:8

Galatians 4:15 - What has happened to all your joy? I can testify that, if you could have done so, you would hav... Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:15

Romans 11:14 - in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. Click to read the verse Romans 11:14 Click to read the verse Romans 11:14

Romans 7:1 - An Illustration From Marriage Do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to men who know the l... Click to read the verse Romans 7:1 Click to read the verse Romans 7:1

Acts 7:23-26 - “When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his fellow Israelites. Click to read the verse Acts 7:23-26 Click to read the verse Acts 7:23-26