This then is the reason why God gave them up to vile passions. For not only did the women among them exchange the natural use of their bodies for one which is contrary to nature, but the men also,

In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them.

Nor was the fact of its being placed to his credit put on record for his sake only;

And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude;

And not only so, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now obtained that reconciliation.

For prior to the Law sin was already in the world; only it is not entered in the account against us when no Law exists.

for the Spirit's Law-- telling of Life in Christ Jesus--has set me free from the Law that deals only with sin and death.

even towards us whom He has called not only from among the Jews but also from among the Gentiles?

And Isaiah cries aloud concerning Israel, "Though the number of the sons of Israel be like the sands of the sea, only a remnant of them shall be saved;

This is true; yet it was their unbelief that cut them off, and you only stand through your faith.

We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake.

to God, the only wise, through Jesus Christ, even to Him be the glory through all the Ages! Amen.