Romans 9:1-3

Lamsa(i) 1 I TELL the truth through Christ, and I do not lie, my conscience also bears me witness through the Holy Spirit, 2 That I am exceedingly sorrowful, and the pain which is in my heart never ceases. 3 For I have prayed that I myself might be accursed because of Christ for the sake of my brethren and my kinsmen according to the flesh,