But there is a contrast between Adam's Offence and God's gracious Gift. For, if by reason of the offence of the one man the whole race died, far more were the loving-kindness of God, and the gift given in the loving-kindness of the one man, Jesus Christ, lavished upon the whole race.

But, in his loving-kindness, are being freely pronounced righteous through the deliverance found in Christ Jesus.

For if, by reason of the offence of the one man, Death reigned through that one man, far more will those, upon whom God's loving- kindness and his gift of righteousness are lavished, find Life, and reign through the one man, Jesus Christ.

Law was introduced in order that offences might be multiplied. But, where sins were multiplied, the loving-kindness of God was lavished the more,

In order than, just as Sin had reigned in the realm of Death, so, too, might Loving-kindness reign through righteousness, and result in Immortal Life, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

What are we to say, then? Are we to continue to sin, in order that God's loving-kindness may be multiplied?

Owe no man anything, but to love one another with divine love: for the one loving another with divine love has fulfilled the law.

in brotherly love to one another, loving fervently, having led one another in honor.

And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;

Consider, then, the kindness and severity of God: his severity toward those who fell, but God's kindness toward you if you continue receiving his kindness. Otherwise, you too will be cut off.

Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?

for to Moses He saith, 'I will do kindness to whom I do kindness, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion;'

so also these now did not believe, that in your kindness they also may find kindness;

All have turned away. They have become completely worthless. No one shows kindness, not even one person!

And I am persuaded, my brothers, even I myself, concerning you, that you are full of kindness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another;

The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.

Him that is weak in his faith receive with kindness, and not to pass judgment on his thoughts.

Wherefore, receive one another with kindness, as the Christ has received you, to the glory of God.