Romans 9:3

For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh,

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} I{G1473} could wish{G2172}{(G5711)} that myself{G846} were{G1511}{(G5750)} accursed{G331} from{G575} Christ{G5547} for{G5228} my{G3450} brethren{G80}, my{G3450} kinsmen{G4773} according{G2596} to the flesh{G4561}:

Strong's King James

(3) Because I pray that I myself is cursed from The Mashiach on behalf of my brothers, my compatriots, according to the flesh

The F.O.G

[3] These are my blood relatives, my extended family according to natural descent. The depth of my love for them compels me to such extreme devotion.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for I was wishing, I myself, to be anathema from the Christ—for my brethren, my kindred, according to the flesh,

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 9:3

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 9:3