And since they did not see fit to retain the knowledge of God, God gave them over to a base mind, to do what ought not to be done.

We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

though the twins were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might stand, not because of works but because of his call,

But the righteousness based on faith says, "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down)

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

as it is written: "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see and ears that they should not hear, down to this very day."