I would that ye should know, brethren, how that I have oftentimes purposed to come unto you, but have been let hitherto, to have some fruit among you, as I have among other of the gentiles.

inasmuch as when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful: but waxed full of vanities in their imaginations. And their foolish hearts were blinded.

Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, how that they which such things commit are worthy of death: yet not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that do them.

But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth, against them which commit such things.

But thou, after thine hard heart that cannot repent, heapest thee together the treasure of wrath against the day of vengeance: when shall be opened the righteous judgment of God,

But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,

But whosoever hath sinned without law, shall perish without law. And as many as have sinned under the law, shall be judged by the law.

For before God they are not righteous which hear the law: but the doers of the law shall be justified.

But thou which teachest another, teachest not thyself. Thou preachest, a man should not steal: and yet thou stealest.

Circumcision verily availeth if thou keep the law: But if thou break the law thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.

But he is a Jew which is hid within, and the circumcision of the heart is the true circumcision, which is in the spirit, and not in the letter: whose praise is not of men but of God.

but are justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus

Where is then thy rejoicing? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

Do we then destroy the law through faith? God forbid. But we, rather, maintain the law.

If Abraham were justified by deeds, then hath he wherein to rejoice: but not with God.

To him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of favour: but of duty.

To him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, is his faith counted for righteousness.

How was it reckoned? In the time of circumcision? Or in the time before he was circumcised? Not in time of circumcision: but when he was yet uncircumcised.

And that he might be the father of the circumcised: not because they are circumcised only: but because they walk also in the steps of that faith, that was in our father Abraham before the time of circumcision.

For the promise that he should be heir of the world was not given to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law: but through the righteousness which cometh of faith.

For if they which are of the law be heirs, then is faith but vain, and the promise of none effect.

Therefore by faith is the inheritance given, that it might come of favour: and that the promise might be sure to all the seed. Not to them only which are of the law: but also to them which are of the faith of Abraham, which is the father of us all.

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief: But was made strong in the faith, and gave honour to God,

but also for us, to whom it shall be counted for righteousness so we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from death.

Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,

But God setteth out his love that he hath to us; Seeing that while we were yet sinners; Christ died for us.

Not only so, but we also joy in God by the means of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the atonement.

For even unto the time of the law was sin in the world: but sin was not regarded, as long as there was no law:

But the gift is not like as the sin. For if, through the sin of one, many be dead: much more plenteous, upon many, was the grace of God and gift by grace: which grace was given by one man, Jesus Christ.

And the gift is not over one sin, as death came through one sin of one that sinned. For damnation came of one sin unto condemnation: But the gift came to justify from many sins.

But the law, in the meantime, entered in that sin should increase. Neverthelater, where abundance of sin was, there was more plenteousness of grace.

Likewise, imagine ye also, that ye are dead concerning sin: but are alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Neither give ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: But give yourselves unto God, as they that are alive from death. And give your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Let not sin have power over you. For ye are not under the law, but under grace.

What then? Shall we sin, because we are not under the law: but under grace? God forbid.

But now are ye delivered from sin, and made the servants of God, and have your fruit that ye should be sanctified; and the end: everlasting life.

For the reward of sin is death: but eternal life is the gift of God, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

So then, if while the man liveth she couple herself with another man, she shall be counted a wedlock-breaker. But if the man be dead she is free from the law: so that she is no wedlock-breaker, though she couple herself with another man.

But now are we delivered from the law, and dead from that whereunto we were in bondage: that we should serve in a new conversation of the spirit, and not in the old conversation of the letter.

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid: but I knew not what sin meant but by the law. For I had not known what lust had meant, except the law had said, "Thou shalt not lust."

But sin took an occasion by the means of the commandment, and wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For verily, without the law sin was dead.

I once lived without law: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I was dead.

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin:

because I know not what I do. For what I would, that do I not: but what I hate, that do I.

So then, now it is not I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

For I know that in me, that is to say, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing. To will is present with me: but I find no means to perform that which is good.

For I do not that good thing which I would: but that evil do I, which I would not.

Finally, if I do that I would not, then is it not I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me doeth it.

But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.

There is, then, no damnation to them which are in Christ Jesus: which walk not after the flesh but after the spirit:

that the righteousness required of the law might be fulfilled in us, which walk not after the flesh, but after the spirit.

For they that are carnal, are carnally minded; But they that are spiritual are spiritually minded.

To be carnally minded is death; But to be spiritually minded is life, and peace:

But ye are not given to the flesh; But to the spirit: If so be that the spirit of God dwell in you. If there be any man that hath not the spirit of Christ, the same is none of his.

If Christ be in you: the body is dead, because of sin; But the spirit is life for righteousness' sake.

For if ye live after the flesh, ye must die. But if ye mortify the deeds of the body, by the help of the spirit, ye shall live,

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage to fear anymore, but ye have received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry, "Abba father."

because the creatures are subdued to vanity against their will: but for his will which subdueth them in hope.

Not they only, but even we also: which have the first fruits of the spirit mourn in ourselves and wait for the adoption and look for the deliverance of our bodies.

For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?

But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.

Likewise, the spirit also helpeth our infirmities. For we know not, what to desire as we ought: but the spirit maketh intercession mightily for us with groanings which cannot be expressed with tongue.

Which spared not his own son, but gave him for us all: How shall he not with him give us all things also?

Neither are they all children straightway because they are the seed of Abraham: But in Isaac shall thy seed be called,

that is to say; They which are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God. But the children of promise are counted the seed.

Neither was it so with her only: but also when Rebecca was with child by one, I mean by our father Isaac,

yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,

As it is written, "Jacob he loved, but Esau he hated."

So lieth it not then in a man's will, or cunning, but in the mercy of God.

But O man what art thou, which disputest with God? Shall the work say to the workman, "Why hast thou made me on this fashion?"

that is to say, us which he called, not of the Jews only, but also of the gentiles.

But Isaiah crieth concerning Israel, "Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet shall a remnant be saved.

But Israel, which followed the law of righteousness, could not attain unto the law of righteousness.

And wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith: but as it were, by the works of the law. For they have stumbled at the stumbling stone.

For I bear them record, that they have a fervent mind to Godward, but not according to knowledge.

But the righteousness which cometh of faith, speaketh on this wise, "Say not in thine heart, 'who shall ascend into heaven?'" That is nothing else than to fetch Christ down.

Or, "Who shall descend into the deep?" That is nothing else but to fetch up Christ from death.

But what saith the scripture? "The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth and in thine heart." This word is the word of faith which we preach.

But how shall they call on him, on whom they believed not? How shall they believe on him of whom they have not heard? How shall they hear without a preacher?

But they have not all obeyed to the gospel. For Isaiah saith, "Lord, who shall believe our sayings?"

But I ask, Have they not heard? No doubt, their sound went out into all lands: and their words into the ends of the world.

But I demand whether Israel did know or not? First Moses saith, "I will provoke you for to envy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you."

And against Israel he saith, "All day long have I stretched forth my hands unto a people that believeth not, but speaketh against me."

But what saith the answer of God to him again? "I have reserved unto me seven thousand men which have not bowed their knees to Baal."

What then? Israel hath not obtained that that he sought. No but yet the election hath obtained it. The remnant are blinded,

I say then, Have they therefore stumbled that they should but fall only? God forbid: but through their fall is salvation happened unto the gentiles for to provoke them withal.

For if the casting away of them, be the reconciling of the world: what shall the receiving of them be, but life again from death?

boast not thyself against the branches. For if thou boast thyself, remember that thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Thou sayest well: because of unbelief they are broken off, and thou standest steadfast in faith. Be not high minded, but fear:

Behold the kindness and rigorousness of God: on them which fell, rigorousness: but towards thee, kindness; if thou continue in his kindness. Or else thou shalt be hewn off,

As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sake: but as touching the election, they are loved for the fathers' sake.

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Bless them which persecute you: bless, but curse not.

Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves but give room unto the wrath of God. For it is written, "Vengeance is mine, and I will reward, saith the Lord."

Be not overcome of evil: But overcome evil with goodness.

Let every soul submit himself unto the authority of the higher powers. For there is no power, but of God. The powers that be, are ordained of God.

For rulers are not to be feared for good works but for evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same.

For he is the minister of God, for thy wealth. But and if thou do evil, then fear: for he beareth not a sword for nought; but is the minister of God, to take vengeance on them that do evil.