For we are saved by hope. But hope that is seen is no hope. For how can a man hope for that which he seeth?

But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the meaning of the spirit: for he maketh intercession for the saints according to the pleasure of God.

For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.

For those which he knew before, he also ordained before, that they should be like fashioned unto the shape of his son, that he might be the first begotten son among many brethren.

Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's chosen? It is God that justifieth:

Nevertheless, in all these things we overcome strongly through his help that loved us.

Yea and I am sure that neither death, neither life, neither angels; nor rule, neither power, neither things present, neither things to come,

I say the truth in Christ, and lie not, in that whereof my conscience beareth me witness in the holy ghost,

that I have great heaviness, and continual sorrow in my heart.

Which are the Israelites, to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants and the law that was given and the service of God, and the promises,

that is to say; They which are the children of the flesh, are not the children of God. But the children of promise are counted the seed.

yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, "Even for this same purpose have I stirred thee up, to show my power on thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the world."

that he might declare the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had prepared unto glory:

that is to say, us which he called, not of the Jews only, but also of the gentiles.

And, "It shall come to pass, in the place where it was said unto them, 'ye are not my people,' that there shall be called the children of the living God."

What shall we say then? We say that the gentiles which followed not righteousness, have overtaken righteousness: I mean, the righteousness which cometh of faith.

As it is written, "Behold I put in Zion a stumbling stone, and a rock which shall make men fall. And none that believe on him, shall be ashamed."

Brethren: my heart's desire, and prayer to God for Israel, is that they might be saved.

For I bear them record, that they have a fervent mind to Godward, but not according to knowledge.

For Christ is the end of the law to justify all that believe.

Moses describeth the righteousness which cometh of the law, how that the man which doth the things of the law shall live therein.

But the righteousness which cometh of faith, speaketh on this wise, "Say not in thine heart, 'who shall ascend into heaven?'" That is nothing else than to fetch Christ down.

Or, "Who shall descend into the deep?" That is nothing else but to fetch up Christ from death.

For if thou shalt knowledge with thy mouth that Jesus is the Lord, and shalt believe with thine heart that God raised him up from death, thou shalt be safe.

There is no difference between the Jew and the gentile. For one is Lord of all: which is rich unto all that call on him.

But I demand whether Israel did know or not? First Moses saith, "I will provoke you for to envy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you."

Isaiah, after that, is bold and saith, "I am found of them that sought me not, and have appeared to them that asked not after me."

And against Israel he saith, "All day long have I stretched forth my hands unto a people that believeth not, but speaketh against me."

What then? Israel hath not obtained that that he sought. No but yet the election hath obtained it. The remnant are blinded,

according as it is written, "God hath given them the spirit of unquietness: eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, even unto this day."

Let their eyes be blinded that they see not: and ever bow down their backs."

I say then, Have they therefore stumbled that they should but fall only? God forbid: but through their fall is salvation happened unto the gentiles for to provoke them withal.

that I might provoke them which are my flesh: and might save some of them.

boast not thyself against the branches. For if thou boast thyself, remember that thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Thou wilt say then, "The branches are broken off, that I might be graft in."

seeing that God spared not the natural branches, lest haply he also spare not thee.

I would not that this secret should be hid from you my brethren, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits: that partly blindness is happened in Israel, until the fullness of the gentiles be come in.

And so all Israel shall be saved. As it is written, "There shall come out of Zion he that doth deliver, and shall turn away the ungodliness of Jacob.

For verily the gifts and calling of God are such, that it cannot repent him of them.

even so, now, have they not believed the mercy which is happened unto you; that they also may obtain mercy.

God hath wrapped all nations in unbelief, that he might have mercy on all.

Other who hath given unto him first, that he might be recompensed again?

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercifulness of God, that ye make your bodies a living sacrifice: holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable serving of God.

And fashion not yourselves like unto this world: But be changed through the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what thing that good, that acceptable, and perfect will of God is.

For I say, through the grace that unto me is given, to every man among you: that no man esteem of himself more than it becometh him to esteem - But that he discreetly judge of himself according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Seeing that we have divers gifts according to the grace that is given unto us: if any man have the gift of prophecy, let him have it that it be agreeing unto the faith;

Let him that hath an office, wait on his office;

Let him that teacheth take heed to his doctrine; Let him that exhorteth give attendance to his exhortation; If any man give, let him do it with singleness; Let him that ruleth do it with diligence; If any man show mercy let him do it with cheerfulness.

Let love be without dissimulation. Hate that which is evil, and cleave unto that which is good.

Let not that business which ye have in hand be tedious to you. Be fervent in the spirit. Apply yourselves to the time.

Be merry with them that are merry. Weep with them that weep.

Let every soul submit himself unto the authority of the higher powers. For there is no power, but of God. The powers that be, are ordained of God.

Whosoever therefore resisteth power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, shall receive to themselves damnation.

For he is the minister of God, for thy wealth. But and if thou do evil, then fear: for he beareth not a sword for nought; but is the minister of God, to take vengeance on them that do evil.

Owe nothing to any man: but to love one another. For he that loveth another, fulfilleth the law.

This also we know, I mean the season: how that it is time that we should now awake out of sleep. For now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Him that is weak in the faith, receive unto you not in disputing and troubling his conscience. ]

One believeth that he may eat all things. Another, which is weak, eateth herbs.

Let not him that eateth, despise him that eateth not. And let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth. For God hath received him.

What art thou that judgest another man's servant? Whether he stand or fall, that pertaineth unto his master. Yea, he shall stand. For God is able to make him stand.

This man putteth difference between day and day: another man counteth all days alike. See that no man waver in his own meaning.

He that observeth one day more than another, doth it for the Lord's pleasure. And he that observeth not one day more than another, doth it to please the Lord, also. He that eateth, doth it to please the lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, eateth not to please the Lord withal, and giveth God thanks.

Whether we live therefore or die, we are the Lord's. For Christ therefore died and rose again, and revived, that he might be Lord both of dead and quick.

Let us not, therefore, judge one another any more. But judge this, rather: that no man put a stumbling block, or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

For I know, and am full certified in the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing common of itself: but unto him that judgeth it to be common, to him it is common.

Destroy not the work of God for a little meat's sake. All things are pure: but it is evil for that man, which eateth with hurt of his conscience.

Hast thou faith? Have it with thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

For he that maketh conscience, is damned if he eat: Because he doth it not of faith. For whatsoever is not of faith, that same is sin.

Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.

The God of patience and consolation give unto every one of you, that ye be like likeminded one towards another after the example of Jesus Christ:

that ye, all agreeing together, may with one mouth praise God the father of our Lord Jesus.

And I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.

And in another place Isaiah saith, "There shall be the root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the gentiles: in him shall the gentiles trust."

The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may be rich in hope through the power of the holy ghost.

I myself am full certified of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, and filled with all knowledge, and are able to exhort one another.

Nevertheless, brethren, I have somewhat boldly written unto you, as one that putteth you in remembrance, through the grace that is given me of God

for this purpose: that I should be the minister of Jesus Christ among the gentiles, and should minister the glad tidings of God, that the gentiles might be an acceptable offering, sanctified by the holy ghost.

in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the spirit of God: so that from Jerusalem and the coasts round about, unto Illyricum, I have filled all countries with glad tidings of Christ.

but as it is written, "To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that heard not, shall understand."

when I shall take my journey into Spain, I will come to you. I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you after that I have somewhat enjoyed you.

And I am sure when I come, that I shall come with abundance of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

I beseech you brethren for our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the spirit, that ye help me in my business, with your prayers to God for me,

that I may be delivered from them which believe not in Jewry; and that this my service, which I have to Jerusalem, may be accepted of the saints,

that I may come unto you with joy, by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed.

that ye receive her in the Lord as it becometh saints, and that ye assist her, in whatsoever business she needeth of your aid. For she hath succored many, and mine own self also.

Likewise, greet all the congregation that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetes, which is the firstfruit among them of Achaia.

For they that are such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ: but their own bellies. And with sweet preachings and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocents:

for your obedience extendeth to all men. I am glad no doubt of you. But yet I would have you wise unto that which is good. And to be innocent as concerning evil.

To him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel and preaching of Jesus Christ, in uttering of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began,

To the same God, which alone is wise, be praise through Jesus Christ for ever Amen. {To the Romans. Sent from Corinth by Phoebe, she that was the minister unto the congregation at Cenchreae}

Unto the congregation of God which is at Corinth. To them that are sanctified in Jesus Christ, saints by calling, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both of theirs and of ours.

that in all things ye are made rich by him, in all learning and in all knowledge:

so that ye are behind in no gift, and wait for the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

which shall strengthen you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I beseech you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all speak one thing and that there be no dissension among you: but be ye perfect in one mind, and one meaning.

It is showed unto me, my brethren, of you by them that are of the house of Chloe; that there is strife among you.

And this is it that I mean: how that commonly among you, one sayeth, "I hold of Paul"; Another, "I hold of Apollos"; the third, "I hold of Cephas"; and the fourth that, "I hold of Christ."

I thank God that I baptised none of you, but Crispus and Gaius,