Through him we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations,

Though they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.

We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who do such things.

Do you think, O man, that when you judge those who do such things and yet do the same yourself, you will escape the judgment of God?

to those who by patience in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality, he will give eternal life;

But the words, "it was reckoned to him," were written not for his sake alone,

As it is written: "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered."

For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh.

But Isaiah is very bold and says, "I was found by those who did not seek me; I have shown myself to those who did not ask for me."

"Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life."

As regards the gospel they are enemies of God, for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers.

Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that causes someone else to stumble.

For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth and flattering words they deceive the hearts of the simple.