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Berean Standard Bible

“For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,”

Romans 9:3

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Paul expresses deep sorrow for his fellow Israelites who have not believed in Christ. He lists the privileges they received.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,

World English Bible (WEB)

For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh,

King James Version (KJV)

For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

American Standard Version (ASV)

For I could wish that I myself were anathema from Christ for my brethren`s sake, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For I have a desire to take on myself the curse for my brothers, my family in the flesh:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ -- for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque deseara yo mismo ser apartado de Cristo por mis hermanos, los que son mis parientes según la carne;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Estaría dispuesto a condenarme eternamente lejos de Cristo, si con ello mis hermanos, los de mi propia raza, se salvaran.

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