1. I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the holy Spirit in bearing me witness
2. that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart.
3. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and separated from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kin according to the flesh.
4. They are Israelites; theirs the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises;
5. theirs the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, is the Messiah. God who is over all be blessed forever. Amen.