Romans 9:1-2

Expanded Bible

God and the Jewish People

9 I am telling you the truth ·as a follower of Christ [or with Christ as my witness; ^Lin Christ]; I do not lie. My conscience is ·ruled by [or guided by] the Holy Spirit, and it ·tells [testifies to] me I am not lying. ² I have great sorrow and ·always feel much sadness [unceasing/constant anguish].