Bible Strands
Romans 9:1
I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman church to anchor his declaration of deep sorrow in Romans 9:2 with a formal assertion of his integrity.
The words — ψεύδομαι (pseudomai) = I am lying, and συμμαρτυρούσης (summarturousēs) = while is bearing witness, form the grammatical core of his denial.
The thread — Paul repeats this pattern of swearing truth before God or conscience in Galatians 1:20, Romans 1:9, and 1 Timothy 2:7.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to accept the speaker’s credibility as a factual baseline before receiving the heavy message that follows.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 2:7 For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
- Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you
- Galatians 1:20 I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.
- 2 Corinthians 11:10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
- Philippians 1:8 God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
- Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
- 2 Corinthians 12:19 Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.