Rom 9:1 | JFB | STEP | Too well aware that he was regarded as a traitor to the dearest interests of his people ( ; ; ), the apostle opens this division of his subject by giving vent to his real feelings with extraordinary vehemence of protestation. 1-2. I say the truth in Christ-- as if steeped in the spirit of Him who wept over impenitent and doomed Jerusalem (compare ; ; ). my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost-- "my conscience as quickened, illuminated, and even now under the direct operation of the Holy Ghost."

‏ Romans 9:1

CHAPTER 9 Ro 9:1-33. The Bearing of the Foregoing Truths upon the Condition and Destiny of the Chosen People--Election--The Calling of the Gentiles.

Too well aware that he was regarded as a traitor to the dearest interests of his people (Ac 21:33; 22:22; 25:24), the apostle opens this division of his subject by giving vent to his real feelings with extraordinary vehemence of protestation.

1-2. I say the truth in Christ--as if steeped in the spirit of Him who wept over impenitent and doomed Jerusalem (compare Ro 1:9; 2Co 12:19; Php 1:8).

my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost--"my conscience as quickened, illuminated, and even now under the direct operation of the Holy Ghost."