of the which heathen are ye a part also, which are Jesus Christ's by vocation.

For I long to see you, that I might bestow among you some spiritual gift, to strengthen you withal.

So that his invisible things, that is to say, his eternal power and godhead, are understood and seen by the works from the creation of the world. So that they are without excuse,

And as it seemed not good unto them to be a known of God, even so God delivered them up unto a lewd mind, that they should do those things which were not comely,

that is to say: praise, honour, and immortality, to them which continue in good doing, and seek eternal life.

If our unrighteousness make the righteousness of God more excellent: what shall we say? Is God unrighteous which taketh vengeance? I speak after the manner of men.

And say not rather - as men evil-speak of us, and as some affirm that we say - "Let us do evil, that good may come thereof." Whose damnation is just.

What say we then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise. For we have already proved how that both Jews and gentiles are all under sin,

What shall we say, then, that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, did find?

Came this blessedness then upon the circumcised or upon the uncircumcised? We say verily how that faith was reckoned to Abraham, for righteousness.

Which Abraham, contrary to hope, believed in hope: that he should be the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, "So shall thy seed be."

but also for us, to whom it shall be counted for righteousness so we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from death.

Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,

Not only so, but we also joy in God by the means of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the atonement.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by the means of sin; And so death went over all men, insomuch that all men sinned.

For if by the sin of one, death reigned by the means of one, much more shall they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life by the means of one; that is to say, Jesus Christ.

Likewise, then, as by the sin of one, condemnation came on all men: even so, by the justifying of one cometh the righteousness that bringeth life, upon all men.

For as by one man's disobedience many became sinners: so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

That as sin had reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life, by the help of Jesus Christ.

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that there may be abundance of grace?

We are buried with him by baptism for to die: That likewise as Christ was raised up from death by the glory of the father: even so we also should walk in a new life.

For if we be graft in death like unto him: even so must we be in the resurrection.

I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.

So then, if while the man liveth she couple herself with another man, she shall be counted a wedlock-breaker. But if the man be dead she is free from the law: so that she is no wedlock-breaker, though she couple herself with another man.

Even so, ye my brethren; ye also are made dead as concerning the law by the body of Christ, that ye should be coupled to another - I mean to him that is risen again from death - that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid: but I knew not what sin meant but by the law. For I had not known what lust had meant, except the law had said, "Thou shalt not lust."

For sin took occasion by the means of the commandment and so deceived me, and by the selfsame commandment, slew me.

So then, now it is not I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

For I know that in me, that is to say, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing. To will is present with me: but I find no means to perform that which is good.

But I see another law in my members rebelling against the law of my mind, and subduing me unto the law of sin, which is in my members.

I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord: So then I myself in my mind serve the law of God, and in my flesh the law of sin.

So then, they that are given to the flesh, cannot please God.

But ye are not given to the flesh; But to the spirit: If so be that the spirit of God dwell in you. If there be any man that hath not the spirit of Christ, the same is none of his.

If we be sons, we are also heirs: the heirs, I mean, of God: and heirs annexed with Christ. If so be that we suffer together, that we may be glorified together.

But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.

What shall we then say unto these things? if God be on our side: who can be against us?

Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's chosen? It is God that justifieth:

I say the truth in Christ, and lie not, in that whereof my conscience beareth me witness in the holy ghost,

that is to say; They which are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God. But the children of promise are counted the seed.

Neither was it so with her only: but also when Rebecca was with child by one, I mean by our father Isaac,

What shall we say then? Is there any unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

So lieth it not then in a man's will, or cunning, but in the mercy of God.

So hath he mercy on whom he will. And whom he will, he maketh hard hearted.

Thou wilt say then unto me, "Why then blameth he us yet? For who can resist his will?"

But O man what art thou, which disputest with God? Shall the work say to the workman, "Why hast thou made me on this fashion?"

Even so, God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, suffered with long patience the vessels of wrath, ordained to damnation,

that is to say, us which he called, not of the Jews only, but also of the gentiles.

But Isaiah crieth concerning Israel, "Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet shall a remnant be saved.

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

Brethren: my heart's desire, and prayer to God for Israel, is that they might be saved.

But the righteousness which cometh of faith, speaketh on this wise, "Say not in thine heart, 'who shall ascend into heaven?'" That is nothing else than to fetch Christ down.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing cometh by the word of God.

I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For even I verily am an Israelite of the seed of Abraham, and of the tribe of Benjamin;

Even so at this time is there a remnant left through the election of grace.

according as it is written, "God hath given them the spirit of unquietness: eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, even unto this day."

Let their eyes be blinded that they see not: and ever bow down their backs."

I say then, Have they therefore stumbled that they should but fall only? God forbid: but through their fall is salvation happened unto the gentiles for to provoke them withal.

Wherefore, if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the gentiles, how much more should it be so if they all believed?

Thou wilt say then, "The branches are broken off, that I might be graft in."

And so all Israel shall be saved. As it is written, "There shall come out of Zion he that doth deliver, and shall turn away the ungodliness of Jacob.

even so, now, have they not believed the mercy which is happened unto you; that they also may obtain mercy.

For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

So we, being many, are one body in Christ - and every man, among ourselves, one another's members.

Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him: if he thirst, give him drink. For in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

For rulers are not to be feared for good works but for evil. Wilt thou be without fear of the power? Do well then: and so shalt thou be praised of the same.

And even for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are God's ministers, serving for the same purpose.

For these commandments: Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not desire, and so forth: if there be any other commandment, they are all comprehended in this saying, "Love thine neighbor as thyself."

What art thou that judgest another man's servant? Whether he stand or fall, that pertaineth unto his master. Yea, he shall stand. For God is able to make him stand.

This man putteth difference between day and day: another man counteth all days alike. See that no man waver in his own meaning.

He that observeth one day more than another, doth it for the Lord's pleasure. And he that observeth not one day more than another, doth it to please the Lord, also. He that eateth, doth it to please the lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, eateth not to please the Lord withal, and giveth God thanks.

If we live, we live to be at the Lord's will. And if we die, we die at the Lord's will.

Whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's. For Christ therefore died and rose again, and revived, that he might be Lord both of dead and quick.

So shall every one of us give accounts of himself to God.

Let us not, therefore, judge one another any more. But judge this, rather: that no man put a stumbling block, or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

Destroy not the work of God for a little meat's sake. All things are pure: but it is evil for that man, which eateth with hurt of his conscience.

And I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.

in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the spirit of God: so that from Jerusalem and the coasts round about, unto Illyricum, I have filled all countries with glad tidings of Christ.

So have I enforced myself to preach the gospel: not where Christ was named, lest I should have built on another man's foundation,

but as it is written, "To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that heard not, shall understand."

when I shall take my journey into Spain, I will come to you. I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you after that I have somewhat enjoyed you.

I beseech you brethren for our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the spirit, that ye help me in my business, with your prayers to God for me,