From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.

God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through the law. For indeed I would not have known what it means to desire something belonging to someone else if the law had not said, "Do not covet."

For the law of the life-giving Spirit in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.

that the creation itself will also be set free from the bondage of decay into the glorious freedom of God's children.

it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger,"

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

But you who eat vegetables only -- why do you judge your brother or sister? And you who eat everything -- why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you,