by whom we have received grace and apostleship to preach the obedience of faith for his name's sake, to all nations;

who though they knew the just judgement of God, (that they who commit such practises are worthy of death) yet not only do these very things, but also countenance and encourage others in the practice of them.

But we know that the judgement of God is according to truth against those that do such things.

And thinkest thou, O man, who judgest those that do such things, and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgement of God?

to them, who by perseverance in well-doing seek for glory, and honor, and immortality, eternal life:

(as it is written, "for thy sake we are killed all the day long, we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter:")

saying, "Lord, they have slain thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life."

Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

Do not for the sake of meat destroy thy brother who is the work of God: all things indeed are pure; but to the man that eateth with offence it is evil.

and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent.