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A Solemn Triple Oath
Commentators universally see this verse as a solemn, three-part oath. Paul isn't just being emphatic; he is formally calling upon Christ (as a divine witness), his own conscience, and the Holy Spirit to testify to his sincerity. Scholars note this is a rare and serious form of affirmation, used here because he is about to make a statement that might otherwise be disbelieved.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
Romans Chapter 9 Introduction
This chapter opens, to some degree, a new line of thought and argumentation. Its main design was probably to a…
AT Robertson
On Romans 9:1
In Christ (εν Χριστω). Paul really takes a triple oath here so strongly is he stirred. He makes a positive affirmation in Christ, …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
I say the truth in Christ.—The meaning of this expression seems to be, “From the bottom of my soul, in the most sacred pa…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 9:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 9:1
The apostle begins on a personal note, expressing, like the prophets of old, the burden of his soul over the condition of the Jews. Since he has le…
John Calvin
On Romans 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
In this chapter, he begins to remove the obstacles that might have turned people's minds away from Christ. For the Jews, for whom Christ was appoin…
John Gill
On Romans 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not
The apostle being about to discourse concerning predestination, which he had me…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 9:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Being about to discuss the rejection of the Jews and the calling of the Gentiles, and to show that this all aligns with the sovereign electing love…