(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God, according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth)

But the righteousness which is by faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down.)

Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thy altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.

Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back always.

Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.