Although they know God's just requirement that those who practice such things deserve to die they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them.

Is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the gentiles, too? Yes, of the gentiles, too,

since there is only one God who will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised by that same faith.

He is also the ancestor of the circumcised those who are not only circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.

Therefore, the promise is based on faith, so that it may be a matter of grace and may be guaranteed for all of Abraham's descendants not only for those who were given the Law, but also for those who share the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.

Now the words "it was credited to him" were written not only for him

Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Not only that, but we also continue to boast about God through our Lord Jesus the Messiah, through whom we have now been reconciled.

Don't you realize, brothers for I am speaking to people who know the Law that the Law can press its claims over a person only as long as he is alive?

However, not only the creation, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit also groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

Not only that, but Rebecca became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac.

including us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews but from the gentiles as well?

Isaiah also calls out concerning Israel, "Although the descendants of Israel are as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore, only a few will be saved.

"Lord, they have killed your prophets and demolished your altars. I am the only one left, and they are trying to take my life."

That's right! They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you remain only because of faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid!

Or who has given him something only to have him pay it back?"

But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for it is not without reason that they bear the sword. Indeed, they are God's servants to administer punishment to anyone who does wrong. Therefore, it is necessary for you to be acquiescent to the authorities, not only for the sake of God's punishment, but also for the sake of your own conscience.

One person believes that he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables.

For I am bold enough to tell you only about what the Messiah has accomplished through me in bringing gentiles to obedience. By my words and actions,

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