(for, the children being not yet born, nor having done anything good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him Who calleth),

but the righteousness which is of faith speaks thus: "Say not in your heart, who shall ascend up into Heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down);

"Lord, they have killed Thy prophets, they have digged down Thy altars; and I am left alone, and they are seeking my soul."

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

who, for my soul, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the gentiles;