Romans 9:1
I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
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In The King James Version
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
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Cross References
Romans 2:15for they show the demands of the Law written on their hearts; their consciences corroborating it, while in their thoughts they argue either in self-accusation or, it may be, in self-defense –
2 Corinthians 1:12Indeed, our main ground for satisfaction is this – Our conscience tells us that our conduct in the world, and still more in our relations with you, was marked by a purity of motive and a sincerity that were inspired by God, and was based, not on worldly policy, but on the help of God.
2 Corinthians 11:10As surely as I know anything of the truth of Christ, this boast, as far as I am concerned, will not be stopped in any part of Greece.
2 Corinthians 12:19Have you all this time been fancying that it is to you that we are making our defense? No, it is in the sight of God, and in union with Christ, that we are speaking. And all this, dear friends, is to build up your characters;
Philippians 1:8God will bear me witness how I yearn for you all with the tenderness of Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:5The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere 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 →