Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called [to be] an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

For it is not the hearers of the law [who are] righteous in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be declared righteous.

whom God made publicly available as the mercy seat through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness, because of the passing over of previously committed sins,

who against hope believed in hope, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was said, "so will your descendants be."

Now the law came in as a side issue, in order that the trespass could increase, but where sin increased, grace was present in greater abundance,

and having been set free from sin, you became enslaved to righteousness.

But now, having been set free from sin and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit [leading] to sanctification, and its end [is] eternal life.

What then shall we say? [Is] the law sin? May it never be! But I would not have known sin except through the law, for I would not have known covetousness if the law had not said, "Do not covet."

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.

that the creation itself also will be set free from its servility to decay, into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

not by works but by the one who calls--it was said to her, "The older will serve the younger,"

And it will be in the place where it was said to them, 'You [are] not my people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"

Well said! They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand firm because of faith. Do not think arrogant [thoughts], but be afraid.

For I do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you will not be wise {in your own sight}, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in,

Think the same [thing] toward one another; {do not think arrogantly}, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise {in your own sight}.

Pay back no one evil for evil. Take thought for [what is] good in the sight of all people.

But why do you judge your brother? Or also, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Now I exhort you, brothers, to look out for those who cause dissensions and temptations contrary to the teaching which you learned, and stay away from them.