Is then the law against the promises of God? God forbid. But if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness would have been by the law.

but the Scripture has shut up the whole world in prison together under sin, in order that the promise due to faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who have faith.

But before faith came, we were kept in prison under the law, waiting for the revelation of the faith which was to come.

but now that the Faith is come, we are no longer under a tutor-slave.

Now is there no Jew, neither gentile, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither man nor woman: but ye are all one thing in Christ Jesus.

but if ye are of Christ, then ye are Abraham's seed, heirs according to promise.

But I say that as long as the son is a child, he is in no way different from a servant, though he is lord of all;

but is under the control of guardians and trustees, until the time appointed by his father.

even so we, whilst we were children, were in a state of servitude to the elements of the world. but when the time appointed was accomplished,

But when the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under law,

But because ye are sons, God has sent out the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

So each one of you is no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir, too, through God's grace.

But once, when you Gentiles had no knowledge of God, you were slaves to gods which have no real being.

But now that you have come to have knowledge of God, or more truly, God has knowledge of you, how is it that you go back again to the poor and feeble first things, desiring to be servants to them again?

But you have knowledge that with a feeble body I was preaching the good news to you the first time;

and although my bodily affliction was a trial to you, you did not scoff at it nor spurn me, but welcomed me like an angel of God, like Christ Jesus himself.

Their interest in you is not good; but their desire is that you may be shut out, so that you may go after them.

But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.

But I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone because I am perplexed about you.

But tell me, you that are so willing to be under the law, why don't you consider the law?

but while the son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, the son by the free woman was born in fulfilment of a promise.

But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.

But you, brothers, are like Isaac, children of the promise;

but just as in old times the son born by the flesh used to persecute the son born by the power of the Spirit, so also it is now.

But what does the Scripture say? Send away the slave-woman and her son; for the slave's son shall not be heir along with the son of the free woman.

So, brothers, we are the children of no slave woman, but of free woman. For freedom did not Christ set us free;

But we are not, for we through the Spirit are eagerly waiting by faith for a hope of righteousness (a hope well founded);

because in Christ neither circumcision has any value, nor uncircumcision, but faith which works through love.

This persuasion came not from him that called you: but a little leaven leaveneth the whole mass.

As for me, I am fully trusting you in the Lord that you will be no otherwise minded; but he who is trying to unsettle you will have to bear his punishment, whoever he may be.

But I, brothers, if I "still preach circumcision," why am I still persecuted? Then surely the stumbling-block of the Cross has ceased to be an obstacle!

For you, brothers, were called for freedom; only do not make your freedom an excuse for self-indulgence, but in love enslave yourselves to one another.

But if you are always biting and devouring one another, take heed lest you be utterly consumed one by another.

But I say, Go on in the Spirit, and you will not come under the rule of the evil desires of the flesh.

For, the flesh, coveted against the Spirit, but, the Spirit, against the flesh, - for, these, unto one another, are opposed, lest, whatsoever things ye chance to desire, these, ye should be doing!

But if you are habitually led by the Spirit you are not under law.

But the works of carnality are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, debauchery,

But the harvest-fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, gentleness, and self-control;

But they that are of the Christ have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts.

But if a man is caught doing something wrong, brothers, you are spiritual, and you must set him right, in a spirit of gentleness. Think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.

But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have the boast in himself alone and not in the other man.

But let him who is taught in the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

For the one who sows to his flesh [his sinful capacity, his worldliness, his disgraceful impulses] will reap from the flesh ruin and destruction, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap.

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

Those who want to make a good impression in the flesh are the ones who would compel you to be circumcised—but only to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

For even the circumcised [Jews] themselves do not [really] keep the Law, but they want to have you circumcised so that they may boast in your flesh [that is, in the fact that they convinced you to be circumcised].

But far be it from me to boast [in anything or anyone], except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

For neither is circumcision anything [of any importance], nor uncircumcision, but [only] a new creation [which is the result of a new birth—a spiritual transformation—a new nature in Christ Jesus].

Over-above all principality, authority, and power, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the coming one,

But, God, being rich in mercy, by reason of the great love wherewith he loved us,

For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God;

it is the gift of God) but not by works, so that no man can boast:

and ye were at that time without Christ, aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: but now in Christ Jesus,

But, just now, in Christ Jesus, ye, who at one time were afar off, were made nigh in the blood of the Christ;

Hence, then - no longer, are ye strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints, and members of the household of God, -

Which in other generations was not given to the sons of men, but the revelation of it has now been made to his holy Apostles and prophets in the Spirit;

But to him that is able to do far exceedingly above all which we ask or think, according to the power which works in us,

endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: for there is but one body and one Spirit,

Being one body, acted by one spirit, since you all have but one expectation in view;

there is but one Lord, one faith, one baptism,

There is but one God and Father of all--the God who is over all, pervades all, and is in all.

Yet grace [God’s undeserved favor] was given to each one of us [not indiscriminately, but in different ways] in proportion to the measure of Christ’s [rich and abundant] gift.

Therefore, it says [Psa. 68:18], "When He ascended on high [i.e., to heaven], He led a procession of captured prisoners [behind Him] [Note: This originally referred to God leading His people in triumph over Israel's enemies, but here is applied to Christ], and gave gifts to [various] people."

(Now this expression, “He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had previously descended [from the heights of heaven] into the lower parts of the earth?

But the one having descended and the one having ascended above all the heavens, that he might fill all things, is the same.

But, pursuing truth - may, in love, grow into him in all things, - who is the head, Christ, -

But you did not learn Christ in this way!

but be renewed in the spirit of your minds;

Be angry, but sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath,

Let, the stealer, no more, steal, but rather let him be toiling, - working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have wherewith to be giving away to him that hath need;

Let, no putrid discourse, out of your mouth, be going forth, but if anything is good - suited to the needful upbuilding, - that it may give benefit unto them that hear;

But be ye kind toward one another, merciful, forgiving one another, as indeed God in Christ forgave you.

But, fornication, and all impurity, or covetousness, let it not be named among you - even as becometh saints;

And shamelessness and foolish talking, or jesting, - which things are beneath you, - but, rather, giving of thanks;

For ye were, at one time, darkness, but, now, are ye light in the Lord, - as children of light, be walking,

And be not joining in fellowship in the unfruitful works of darkness, but, rather, be even administering reproof;

For it is scandalous but to mention the things done of them in secret.

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light [of God’s precepts], for it is light that makes everything visible.

Be taking heed, therefore, exactly how ye are walking, - not as unwise, but as wise, -

not as fools, but as wise men, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

For this cause, do not become foolish, but have discernment as to what is the will of the Lord;

And be not getting drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be getting filled in Spirit; -

wherein is excess; but be ye filled with the Spirit, Speaking to each other in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your hearts unto the Lord;

But as the church submits itself to Christ, so also wives to their husbands in everything.

That, he, might present, unto himself, the assembly, all glorious, not having spot or wrinkle or any of such things, but that she should be holy and blameless;

No one, in fact, ever yet hated, his own flesh, but nourisheth and cherisheth it, - even as, the Christ, the assembly,

This mystery [of two becoming one] is great; but I am speaking with reference to [the relationship of] Christ and the church.

But do you, everyone, have love for his wife, even as for himself; and let the wife see that she has respect for her husband.

Children, obey your parents, as children of the Lord; for that is but right.

And ye fathers, be not provoking your children to anger, but be nourishing them up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.

Not by way of eye-service as man-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God, from the soul,

Because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but, against the principalities, against the authorities, against the world-holders, of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenlies.

But that ye also may know the things concerning me, what I do, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful helper in Lord, will make known all things to you.

he who has begun this good work in you will bring it to perfection against the appearance of Christ. it is but just

It is but just that I should be thus mindful of you all, because I have you in my heart, and because in these fetters of mine and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel you are all my fellow partners in the privilege.

But I want you to know, brothers, that the things in respect to me have come more for the advancement of the good-news,

It has even become evident, not only to all the Imperial Guard, but to every one else, that it is for Christ's sake that I am in chains.

Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me].

but the former preach Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, because they think they are adding bitterness to my bonds.