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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Romans 9:1

1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, Ver. 1. I say the truth, &c. ] As any one is more assured of his own salvation, the more he desireth the salvation of others. Charity is no churl; as we see here in Paul. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Romans 9:1

I say: Romans 1:9, 2 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 11:31, 2 Corinthians 12:19, Galatians 1:20, Philippians 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:5, 1 Timothy 2:7, 1 Timothy 5:21 my conscience: Romans 2:15, Romans 8:16, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 1:5, 1 John 3:19-Ecclesiastes : Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 15:11 - it grieved Job 16:19 - my witness Psalms 119:53 - horror Psalms 139:21 - and am not Isaiah 15:5 - My heart Jeremiah 8:21 - the hurt Jeremiah 17:16 - neither Lamentations 1:16 - I weep Lamentations... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 9:1

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,In Christ — This seems to imply an appeal to him.In the Holy Ghost — Through his grace. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 9:1

1. St. Paul’s great Grief at Israel’s Rejection , Romans 9:1-5 . 1. In Christ Some commentators have strangely rendered this as an oath by Christ. The phrase is parallel with in the Holy Ghost in this verse, and both are parallel to the phrases in Christ in a great number of passages. The Christian, as such, is in Christ; his whole words and works are wrought in Christ. (See note on Romans 6:3.) Lie not As doubtless the Jewish zealots in the synagogue disputes had often... read more

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