that is, to be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.

Although they know full well God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them.

height or depth, or any other created thing
will have the power to separate us
from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord!

The commandments:

Do not commit adultery;
do not murder;
do not steal;
do not covet;

and whatever other commandment—all are summed up by this: Love your neighbor as yourself.