Romans 9:1-5

Williams(i) 1 I am telling the truth as a Christian man. I am telling no lie, because my conscience enlightened by the Holy Spirit is bearing me witness to this fact, 2 that I have deep grief and constant anguish in my heart; 3 for I could wish myself accursed, even cut off from Christ, for the sake of my brothers, my natural kinsmen. 4 For they are Israelites; to them belong the privileges of sonship, God's glorious presence, the special covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, the promises, 5 the patriarchs, and from them by natural descent the Christ has come, who is exalted over all, God blessed forever. Amen!