But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed --

through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.

Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Absolutely not! But sin, so that it would be shown to be sin, produced death in me through what is good, so that through the commandment sin would become utterly sinful.

For I could wish that I myself were accursed -- cut off from Christ -- for the sake of my people, my fellow countrymen,

Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice -- alive, holy, and pleasing to God -- which is your reasonable service.

For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!