Romans 9:2 cpdv — because the sadness within me is great, and there is a continuous sorrow in my heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"because the sadness within me is great, and there is a continuous sorrow in my heart. "

— Romans 9:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 9 — Context

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I am speaking the truth in Christ; I am not lying. My conscience offers testimony to me in the Holy Spirit,

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because the sadness within me is great, and there is a continuous sorrow in my heart.

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For I was desiring that I myself might be anathemized from Christ, for the sake of my brothers, who are my kinsmen according to the flesh.

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These are the Israelites, to whom belongs adoption as sons, and the glory and the testament, and the giving and following of the law, and the promises.

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Theirs are the fathers, and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all things, blessed God, for all eternity. Amen.

Romans 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 9:2 say?
Romans 9:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “because the sadness within me is great, and there is a continuous sorrow in my heart. ”
Where is Romans 9:2 in the Bible?
Romans 9:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 9, verse 2.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 9:2.
What translation should I read Romans 9:2 in?
Romans 9:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 9:2?
Romans 9:2 reads (CPDV): “because the sadness within me is great, and there is a continuous sorrow in my heart. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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