Rom 9:1 (NIV) I speak the
truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience
confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and
unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I
myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the
sake of my brothers, those of my own race, 4 the people
of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs
the divine glory, the covenants, the receiving
of the law, the temple worship and the promises.
5 Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is traced
the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all,
forever praised! Amen.