who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them.

but we know that the judgment of God against those who commit such crimes, is just.

who will render to every man according to his actions: eternal life to those,

but unto those who are contentious, and do not yield to the truth, but give way to injustice, indignation and wrath,

you think you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law: that every one may be silenc'd, and all the world plead guilty before God.

and he received the sign of circumcision, as a seal of the justification by that faith, which the uncircumcised have: that he might be the father of all those who believe, tho' they are uncircumcised, that it might be accounted to them also for righteousness:

and the father of the circumcised, that is of those who are not barely circumcised, but who imitate that faith which our father Abraham had, being yet uncircumcised.

nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned by violating a positive law, as did Adam, who is

what benefit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? since they terminated all in death.

Sentence of death therefore shall not pass upon those christians who do not lead a vicious life.

and not only they, but even those who have the first fruits of the spirit, even we our selves do inwardly groan for the fruit of our adoption, by the deliverance of our body from corruption.

The spirit likewise softens our afflictions: for being at a loss to apply for the most proper relief; the spirit it self affects us with those pious ejaculations, which we can't well express.

We know too, that all things co-operate for the good of those who love God, who, pursuant to his purpose, has now called them:

if the divine Being has patiently bore with those objects of his displeasure, that had been working out their own destruction, why may he not reveal himself to make them feel his vindictive power,

and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent? as it is written, "how beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

but still I ask, did not Israel know this? first, Moses saith, "I will provoke you to jealousy, by those that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you."

consider then the divine benignity, and his severity: his severity to those who fell, and his benignity to you, provided you adhere thereto; otherwise you likewise will be lopt off.

bless them, but curse not. rejoice with those that do rejoice, and weep with those that weep.

have the same respect for one another. let not your behaviour be haughty, but soften'd to the condition of those below you. be not wise in your own conceits.

so that he who opposes the ruler, disobeys the orders of God: and will be punished too for resisting, by those very powers.

Let us therefore pursue those things which tend to peace, and mutual edification.

for those of Macedonia and Achaia, have thought fit to make a contribution for the poor converts at Jerusalem.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and revolts against the doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.