but those counted worthy to attain that age and the resurrection, which is from the dead,

unto which our twelve tribes constantly worshiping night and day, hope to attain: concerning which hope I am accused by the Jews, O king.

but Israel, following after the law, did not attain unto the law of righteousness.

What then? Israel did not attain that which he was seeking, but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened:

if perchance I may attain unto the resurrection which is out from the dead.