Though they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,

Is this blessedness only upon the circumcised, or also upon the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham as righteousness.

And he is also the father of the circumcised who are not only circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith which our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all his descendantsnot only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, for he is the father of us all

And not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance;

Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received our reconciliation.

Do you not know, brethrenfor I am speaking to those who know the lawthat the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?

And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

And not only so, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one man, our father Isaac,

even us whom he has called, not from the Jews only, but also from the Gentiles?

And Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: "Though the number of the sons of Israel be as the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.

That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast only by faith. So do not be proud, but stand in awe.

Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

One believes he may eat anything, but the man whose faith is weak eats only vegetables.

who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;

to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.