that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.

Both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to foolish people, I am a debtor.

What, then, does this mean? Are we Jews any better off? Not at all! For we have already accused everyone, both Jews and Greeks, of being under the power of sin.

For this reason the Messiah died and returned to life, so that he might become the Lord of both the dead and the living.

However, on some points I have written to you rather boldly, both as a reminder to you and because of the grace given me by God