Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
I am telling [you] the truth in Christ [i.e., since I am a Christian]; I am not lying. My conscience, [confirmed] by the Holy Spirit, supports my statements [as true],
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Holman Bible
I speak the truth in Christ
International Standard Version
I am telling the truth because I belong to the Messiah I am not lying, and my conscience confirms it by means of the Holy Spirit.
A Conservative Version
I say the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience testifying to me in the Holy Spirit,
American Standard Version
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
Amplified
I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me [enlightened and prompted] by the Holy Spirit,
Anderson New Testament
I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me testimony in the Holy Spirit,
Bible in Basic English
I say what is true in Christ, and not what is false, my mind giving witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
Common New Testament
I am speaking the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit,
Daniel Mace New Testament
I call Christ, and the holy spirit to witness with my conscience, that I speak the truth without guile, when I say,
Darby Translation
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit,
Godbey New Testament
I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Goodspeed New Testament
I am telling the truth as a Christian, it is no falsehood, for my conscience under the holy Spirit's influence bears me witness in it,
John Wesley New Testament
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not; my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost?
Julia Smith Translation
I Speak truth in Christ, I lie not, my consciousness bearing witness to me in the Holy Spirit,
King James 2000
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,
Lexham Expanded Bible
I am telling the truth in Christ--[I am] not lying; my conscience bears witness to me in the Holy Spirit--
Modern King James verseion
I tell the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I say the truth in Christ, and lie not, in that whereof my conscience beareth me witness in the holy ghost,
Moffatt New Testament
I am telling the truth in Christ ??it is no lie, my conscience bears me out in the holy Spirit
Montgomery New Testament
I am speaking the truth in Christ, it is no lie. My conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit that I have deep sorrow
NET Bible
I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit --
New Heart English Bible
I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,
Noyes New Testament
I speak truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, that
Sawyer New Testament
I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness with the Holy Spirit,
The Emphasized Bible
Truth, say I, in Christ, I utter no falsehood, - my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I SPEAK the truth in Christ, I lie not, (my conscience also bearing witness to me in the Holy Ghost,)
Twentieth Century New Testament
I am speaking the truth as one in union with Christ; it is no lie; and my conscience, enlightened by the Holy Spirit,
Webster
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me testimony in the Holy Spirit,
Weymouth New Testament
I am telling you the truth as a Christian man--it is no falsehood, for my conscience enlightened, as it is, by the Holy Spirit adds its testimony to mine--
Williams New Testament
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,
World English Bible
I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,
Worrell New Testament
I am speaking a truth in Christ?? am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit??2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart
Worsley New Testament
I say the truth in Christ, I lye not, (my conscience bearing me witness in the holy Ghost,)
Youngs Literal Translation
Truth I say in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing testimony with me in the Holy Spirit,
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 9:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Rejection
1 I am telling [you] the truth in Christ [i.e., since I am a Christian]; I am not lying. My conscience, [confirmed] by the Holy Spirit, supports my statements [as true], 2 that I have great sorrow and continual anguish in my heart.
Cross References
Galatians 1:20
Now [realizing I am] in God's presence, I am not lying about any of these things.
1 Timothy 2:7
I was appointed to be a preacher [of this testimony] and an apostle and teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. (I am telling the truth and not lying).
Romans 1:9
For God, whom I serve wholeheartedly in [preaching] the Gospel of His Son, is my witness [to the truth] of how continually I mention you in my prayers.
Romans 8:16
The Holy Spirit Himself bears testimony [along] with our [human] spirit that we are the children of God.
2 Corinthians 11:10
As sure as the truth of Christ is in my heart, no one will stop me from boasting about this [arrangement] throughout the regions of Achaia. [Note: This was the province where Corinth was located].
2 Corinthians 12:19
You have been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves [have you not]? We are [simply] speaking [the truth] before God in [fellowship with] Christ. But everything [we are doing], dear friends, is to build you up [spiritually].
Romans 2:15
In doing this [i.e., practicing some of the requirements of the law of Moses], they demonstrate that these requirements are written in their hearts. Their conscience tells them this, and their thoughts alternately accuse them [of wrongdoing], or else endorse them [for doing right]).
2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.
2 Corinthians 1:23
But I appeal to God as my witness [i.e., to verify that I am telling the truth]; it was in order to spare you [i.e., from a disciplinary action] that I decided not to return to Corinth.
2 Corinthians 11:31
The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who should be praised forever, knows that I am not lying.
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness that I long to see you with the [same] affection that Christ Jesus has [for you].
1 Thessalonians 2:5
For we were never found using flattering words at any time, as you know, nor did we try to cover up any greedy desires. God can testify [to this].
1 Timothy 1:5
But the goal of this instruction is [to] love [God and people] from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly urge you, in the presence of God, and Christ Jesus and the elect [i.e, chosen] angels, that you obey these instructions without showing prejudice [toward anyone], or doing anything out of partiality.
1 John 3:19-21
And this is how we will know that we are following [God's] truth, and will have assurance [of it] in our hearts and before God [as well].