knowing this, that our old man was crucified together with [him], in order that the body of sin may be done away with, [that] we may no longer be enslaved to sin.

for [although they] had not yet been born, or done anything good or evil, in order that the purpose of God according to election might remain,

But the righteousness from faith speaks like this: "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down),

"Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have torn down your altars, and I alone am left, and they are seeking my life!"