May it never be! Yes, let God be found true, but every man a liar. As it is written, "That you might be justified in your words, and might prevail when you come into judgment."

What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?

The commandment, which was for life, this I found to be for death;

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing. For desire is present with me, but I don't find it doing that which is good.

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.

You will say then to me, "Why does he still find fault? For who withstands his will?"

Isaiah is very bold, and says, "I was found by those who didn't seek me. I was revealed to those who didn't ask for me."

that I may come to you in joy through the will of God, and together with you, find rest.