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

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

For Moses describes the righteousness which is of the law, That the man who does those things shall live by them.

But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses says, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.