for they show that the deeds the law demands are written on their hearts, because their consciences will testify for them, and their inner thoughts will either accuse or defend them,

It was not for his sake alone that it was written, "It was credited to him";

For everything that was written in the earlier times was written for our instruction, so that by our patient endurance and through the encouragement the Scriptures bring we might continuously cherish our hope.

And yet, to refresh your memories, I have written you rather freely on some details, because of the unmerited favor shown me by God