For if you live according to human nature, you are going to die, but if by the Spirit you continuously put to death the activities of the body, you will live.

As it is written, "For your sake we are being put to death all day long. We are thought of as sheep headed for slaughter."

As it is written, "To this day God has put them into deep sleep. Their eyes do not see, and their ears do not hear."

The night is almost over, and the day is near. Let's therefore put aside the actions of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Therefore, let's no longer criticize each other. Instead, make up your mind not to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.

So when I have completed this task and have put my seal on this contribution of theirs, I will visit you on my way to Spain.