Parallel Verses
Amplified
For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen,
New American Standard Bible
For
King James Version
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Holman Bible
For I could almost wish
International Standard Version
for I could wish that I myself were condemned and cut off from the Messiah for the sake of my brothers, my own people,
A Conservative Version
For I wished I myself to be accursed from the Christ, for my brothers, my kinsmen according to flesh,
American Standard Version
For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren's sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
An Understandable Version
For I could wish that I, personally, were cut off from Christ [and lost] for the sake of my brothers, who are my physical relatives,
Anderson New Testament
for I could wish my self to be accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh;
Bible in Basic English
For I have a desire to take on myself the curse for my brothers, my family in the flesh:
Common New Testament
For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for I could wish to be as one anathematiz'd from the christian church for my brethren, who are of the same race as my self,
Darby Translation
for I have wished, I myself, to be a curse from the Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen, according to flesh;
Godbey New Testament
For I would pray, that I myself might be an offering from Christ; in behalf of my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh:
Goodspeed New Testament
for I could wish myself accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my natural kindred.
John Wesley New Testament
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen after the flesh:
Julia Smith Translation
For I myself was praying to be anathema from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
King James 2000
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For I could wish myself to be accursed from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my fellow countrymen according to the flesh,
Modern King James verseion
For I myself was wishing to be accursed from Christ for my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I have wished myself to be cursed from Christ, for my brethren and my kinsmen as pertaining to the flesh:
Moffatt New Testament
I could have wished myself accursed and banished from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my natural kinsmen;
Montgomery New Testament
For I was on the point of praying to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.
NET Bible
For I could wish that I myself were accursed -- cut off from Christ -- for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,
New Heart English Bible
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers' sake, my relatives according to the flesh,
Noyes New Testament
For I could wish to be myself accursed and cast out from Christ in behalf of my brethren, my kinsmen as to the flesh;
Sawyer New Testament
for I have wished that I was myself accursed from Christ for my brothers, my kindred according to the flesh,
The Emphasized Bible
For I could have wished to be accursed, even I myself, from the Christ, in behalf of my brethren my kinsmen according to the flesh; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For could I myself wish that an anathema should be from Christ upon my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh?
Twentieth Century New Testament
I could wish that I were myself accursed and severed from the Christ, for the sake of my Brothers-my own countrymen.
Webster
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ, for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:
Weymouth New Testament
For I could pray to be accursed from Christ on behalf of my brethren, my human kinsfolk--for such the Israelites are.
Williams New Testament
for I could wish myself accursed, even cut off from Christ, for the sake of my brothers, my natural kinsmen.
World English Bible
For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers' sake, my relatives according to the flesh,
Worrell New Testament
(for I was wishing myself to be a curse from Christ) for my brethren, my kinsmen according to flesh;
Worsley New Testament
for I could wish that I myself were made a curse after the manner of Christ, for my brethren, my kindred according to the flesh;
Youngs Literal Translation
for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,
Themes
Activity » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
Fervour » The Call of Duty » Zeal in soul winning
Topics
Interlinear
Huper
Mou
μοῦ
Mou
Usage: 313
References
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Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 9:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Rejection
2
that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.
3 For [if it were possible] I would wish that I myself were accursed, [separated, banished] from Christ for the sake [of the salvation] of my brothers, my natural kinsmen,
Cross References
Exodus 32:32
Yet now, if You will, forgive their sin—and if not, please blot me out of Your book which You have written (kill me)!”
Galatians 1:8
But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we [originally] preached to you, let him be condemned to destruction!
Romans 11:14
in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them.
1 Corinthians 12:3
Therefore I want you to know that no one speaking by the [power and influence of the] Spirit of God can say, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is [my] Lord,” except by [the power and influence of] the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!
Genesis 29:14
Then Laban said to him, “You are my bone and my flesh.” And Jacob stayed with him a month.
Deuteronomy 21:23
his body shall not hang all night on the tree, but you shall most certainly bury him on the same day (for he who is hanged is cursed by God), so that you do not defile your land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance.
Joshua 6:17-18
The city and everything that is in it shall be under the ban [that is, designated to be destroyed as a form of tribute] to the Lord; only Rahab the prostitute and all [the people] who are with her in her house shall [be allowed to] live, because she hid and protected the messengers (scouts) whom we sent.
1 Samuel 14:24
But the men of Israel were hard-pressed that day, because Saul had put the people under a curse, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food before evening, and before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the people ate any food.
1 Samuel 14:44
Saul answered, “May God do so [to me], and more also [if I do not keep my word], for you shall most certainly die, Jonathan.”
Esther 8:6
For how can I endure to see the tragedy that will happen to my people? Or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?”
Acts 7:23-26
But when he reached the age of forty, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.
Acts 13:26
“Brothers, sons of Abraham’s family, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this salvation [obtained through faith in Jesus Christ].
Romans 11:1
I say then, has God rejected and disowned His people? Certainly not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.
Galatians 3:10
For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed (condemned to destruction) is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, so as to practice them.”
Galatians 3:13
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—