Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)
1770 John Worsley NT
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 I have great grief and continual sorrow in my heart:
Cross References
Romans 2:15and shew the work of the law written on their hearts, their conscience witnessing together with it, and their own thoughts either accusing, or excusing them,)
2 Corinthians 1:12For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.
2 Corinthians 11:10As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast shall not be taken from me in the regions of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 12:19Do ye then think that we are making apologies to you? No, we speak before God in Christ: and all, my beloved, for your edification.
Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how much I long for you all, as with the bowels of Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:5so do, and acquaint them that the end of that charge is charity, out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned:
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 →