Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience testifying to me in the Holy Spirit,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
In Context
2that great distress is in me, and unceasing sorrow in my heart.
Cross References
Romans 2:15Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, testifying of their conscience, and their thoughts amidst each other accusing or also defending them
2 Corinthians 1:12For our pride is this (the testimony from our conscience), that we behave in the world in the simplicity and purity of God, not by fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, and especially toward you.
2 Corinthians 11:10The truth of Christ is in me that this pride in me will not be stopped in the regions of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 12:19Again, do ye think that we are making defense to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edification.
Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for you all in bowels of Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:5But the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and non-hypocritical faith.
Matthew Henry on Romans 9:1
The apostle, having plainly asserted and largely proved that justification and salvation are to had by faith only, and not by the works of the law, by Christ and not by Moses, comes in this and the following chapters to anticipate an objection which might be made against this. If this be so, then what becomes of the Jews, of them all as a complex body, especially those of them that do not embrace Christ, nor believe the gospel? By this rule they must needs come short of happiness; and then what becomes of the… Read the whole commentary →