who against hope believed in hope, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was said, "so will your descendants be."

What then shall we say? [Is] the law sin? May it never be! But I would not have known sin except through the law, for I would not have known covetousness if the law had not said, "Do not covet."

not by works but by the one who calls--it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger,"

And it will be in the place where it was said to them, 'You [are] not my people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"

Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant [thoughts], but be afraid.