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Romans 9:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Romans 9:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 9 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,”
Romans 9:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 9:1
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not—Paul opens with solemn attestation (alētheian legō en Christō, ἀλήθειαν λέγω ἐν Χριστῷ), invoking Christ as witness to his truthfulness. My conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost adds triple testimony: his word, his conscience (syneidēsis, συνείδησις), and the Spirit's internal witness. This rhetorical intensity prepares for the shocking declaration to follow.The phrase en Christō grounds Paul's oath not in himself but in union with Christ—he speaks as one who embodies Christ's own heart. The Holy Spirit's co-witnessing (symmartyrouseēs, συμμα...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 9:1
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“not lying)”
“whom I serve in my spirit in the Good News of his Son”
“behold”
“no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.”
“how I long after all of you in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus.”
“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit”
“do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things”
“that in holiness and sincerity of God”
“as you know”
“out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;”