Therefore you have no excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge another; for in whatever point you pass judgment on him you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things.

Do you think, O man, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do the same yourself, you will escape the judgment of God?

Does not the potter have right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?

For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches on all who call upon him.

For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function,

For the same reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's ministers, attending to this very thing.