(for the children had not yet been born, neither had done any good or evil; but that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him who called,)

But the righteousness of faith says this: "Do not say in your heart, Who shall ascend into Heaven?" that is, to bring Christ down;

"Lord, they killed Your prophets and dug down Your altars, and I am left alone, and they seek my life."

who have laid down their own necks for my life; to whom not only I give thanks, but also the churches of the nations.