Romans 10:1

Romans 10:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
• New International Version (NIV)Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.

Context of Romans 10:1

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation. 2For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth. 3For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

Romans 10:1 word by word

Ἀδελφοί, ἡ μὲν εὐδοκία τῆς ἐμῆς καρδίας καὶ ἡ δέησις πρὸς τὸν θεὸν ὑπὲρ αὐτῶν εἰς σωτηρίαν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• myὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• myἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• heart’sκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• desireεὐδοκίαeudokia · goodwillG2107
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• prayerδέησιςdeēsis · petitionG1162
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• IsraelἸσραήλIsraēl · IsraelG2474
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• they might be savedσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991

Cross-references for Romans 10:1

• Romans 9:1I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit –
• Exodus 32:10So now, leave me alone so that my anger can burn against them and I can destroy them, and I will make from you a great nation.”
• 1 Samuel 12:23As far as I am concerned, far be it from me to sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you! I will instruct you in the way that is good and upright.
• 1 Samuel 15:11“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from me and has not done what I told him to do.” Samuel became angry and he cried out to the Lord all that night.
• 1 Samuel 16:1The Lord said to Samuel, “How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons.”
• Jeremiah 17:16But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.
• Jeremiah 18:20Should good be paid back with evil? Yet they are virtually digging a pit to kill me. Just remember how I stood before you pleading on their behalf to keep you from venting your anger on them.
• Luke 13:34O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!
• John 5:34(I do not accept human testimony, but I say this so that you may be saved.)
• 1 Corinthians 9:20To the Jews I became like a Jew to gain the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) to gain those under the law.

Commentaries on Romans 10:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1My heart's desire, etc. - Though the apostle knew that the Jews were now in a state of rejection, yet he knew also that they were in this state through their own obstinacy, and that God was still waiting to be gracious, and consequently, that they might still repent and turn to him. Of his concern for their salvation he had already given ample proof, when he was willing to become a sacrifice for their welfare, see Romans 9:3.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Brethren - This expression seems intended particularly for the Jews, his ancient friends, fellow-worshippers, and kinsmen, but who had embraced the Christian faith. It is an expression of tenderness and affection, denoting his deep interest in their welfare. My heart‘s desire - The word “desire” ̓́ eudokiameans benevolence, and the expression, “my heart‘s desire,” means my earnest and sincere wish. Prayer to God - He not only cherished this feeling but he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle's earnest desire for the salvation of the Jews. (1-4) The difference between the righteousness of the law, and the righteousness of faith. (5-11) The Gentiles stand on a level with the Jews, in justification and salvation. (12-17) The Jews might know this from Old Testament prophecies. (18-21) Verses 1-4 The Jews built on a false foundation, and refused to come to Christ for free salvation by faith, and numbers in every age do the same in…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-21n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-211. Brethren, my heart's desire--The word here expresses "entire complacency," that in which the heart would experience full satisfaction. and prayer--"supplication." to God for Israel--"for them" is the true reading; the subject being continued from the close of the preceding chapter. is, that they may be saved--"for their salvation." Having before poured forth the anguish of his soul at the general unbelief of his nation and its dreadful consequences (Ro…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 10:1

• Intercession
• Justification
• Religion
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• God
• Israel
• Israel, Israelites
• Jacob, Israel
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Confession
• Difference
• Establish
• Faith
• Provoke

Commentaries on Romans 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings