For what does the scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness.

Then does this blessedness come on the circumcision, or on the uncircumcision? for we say That faith was imputed to Abraham for righteousness.

For we are saved by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for why does any one indeed hope for that which he sees?

Then thou wilt say to me, Why does he yet find fault? For who has resisted his will?

But I say, Whether does not Israel know? Moses first says, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, and with a nation void of understanding I will anger you.