Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the likeness of Adam's transgression, who is a figure of him that was to come.

For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.

For Moses writeth that the man that doeth the righteousness which is of the law shall live thereby.

But I say, Did Israel not know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy with that which is no nation, With a nation void of understanding will I anger you.