Romans 10:1-2
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
10 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.[a] 2 I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but it is not enlightened.
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- 10.1 Paul is afraid he has spoken too strongly of their sins, so he declares his love for Israel.
Romans 10:1-2
New International Version
10 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire(A) and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous(B) for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
Romans 10:1-2
New King James Version
Israel Needs the Gospel
10 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for [a]Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness (A)that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
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- Romans 10:1 NU them
Romans 10:1-2
English Standard Version
10 Brothers,[a] my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that (A)they have a zeal for God, (B)but not according to knowledge.
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- Romans 10:1 Or Brothers and sisters
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