For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, For this same cause I raised you up, to show my power in you, and that my name may be declared in all the earth.

and that the nations should glorify God for mercy; as it is written, For this cause will I praise thee among nations, and sing to thy name.

I have therefore cause of boasting in Christ Jesus in respect to things relating to God;

I exhort you, brothers, to observe those that cause dissensions and offenses contrary to the teaching which you learned, and avoid them;