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Scott's Reference Library
Romans 9:1 through Romans 9:5 (NIV)
1I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in
the Holy Spirit—2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3For I
could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my
brothers, those of my own race, 4the 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. 5Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is
traced the human ancestry of Christ, who is God over all, forever praised!
Amen.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
Being about to discuss the rejection of the Jews and the calling of the
Gentiles, and to show that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of
God, the apostle expresses strongly his affection for his people. He solemnly
appeals to Christ; and his conscience, enlightened and directed by the Holy
Spirit, bore witness to his sincerity. He would submit to be treated as
“accursed,” to be disgraced, crucified; and even for a time be in the deepest
horror and distress; if he could rescue his nation from the destruction about to
come upon them for their obstinate unbelief. To be insensible to the eternal
condition of our fellow-creatures, is contrary both to the love required by the
law, and the mercy of the gospel. They had long been professed worshippers of
Jehovah. The law, and the national covenant which was grounded thereon, belonged
to them. The temple worship was typical of salvation by the Messiah, and the
means of communion with God. All the promises concerning Christ and his
salvation were given to them. He is not only over all, as Mediator, but he is
God blessed for ever.