Lux Domini
For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

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Interpretation

Being about to discuss the rejection of the Jews and the calling of the Gentiles, and to show that the whole agrees with the sovereign electing love of God, the apostle expresses strongly his affection for his people.

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This thought runs through Romans 9:1-5.