Romans 9:3

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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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