I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now), so that I might reap a harvest among you, just as I have among the rest of the gentiles.

And to make clear his righteousness now, so that he might himself be upright, and give righteousness to him who has faith in Jesus.

even so these also have not believed now, so that through your mercy they may also obtain mercy.