²⁰ In what I am writing to you, before God, I do not lie!

God’s Election of Israel

9 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit^(A)—

³¹ The God and Father of the Lord Jesus (blessed be he forever!) knows that I do not lie.^(A)

¹⁰ As the truth of Christ is in me, this boast of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.^{(A) 11} And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!^(B)