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 hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

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 so long as the heir is a child, he differeth nothing from a bondservant though he is lord of all;

But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the 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 the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

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

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

But then indeed, not knowing God, ye were in bondage to those who by nature are not gods;

But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

but ye know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you the first time:

And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for 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 he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

But ye, brethren, after the pattern of Isaac, are children of promise.

But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.

But what says the scripture? Cast out the maid servant and her son; for the son of the maid servant shall not inherit with the son of the free woman.

So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.

For we [not relying on the Law but] through the [strength and power of the Holy] Spirit, by faith, are waiting [confidently] for the hope of righteousness [the completion of our salvation].

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

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

I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.

But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

For the sinful nature has its desire which is opposed to the Spirit, and the [desire of the] Spirit opposes the sinful nature; for these [two, the sinful nature and the Spirit] are in direct opposition to each other [continually in conflict], so that you [as believers] do not [always] do whatever [good things] you want to do.

But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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

Brothers, if any one of you is overwhelmed by a [particular] sin, those of you who are spiritually minded should [attempt to] restore such a person [to faithfulness]. But do it in a gentle way, being very careful that you yourself do not become tempted [to get involved in any sin].

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

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 neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his 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 now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and 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,

There is but one body and but one Spirit, as also when you were called you had one and the same hope held out to you.

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.

But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

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 that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first 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 speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

But ye have not so learned Christ;

but be renewed in the spirit of your minds;

[Psa. 4:4 says], "Be angry [i.e., at wrongdoing. See Mark 3:5], but do not sin" [i.e., by harboring bitterness or retaliation]. Do not allow the sun to go down while you are still provoked.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.

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

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:

And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

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

But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light.

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

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

Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

but drink deeply of God's Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and offer praise in your hearts to the Lord.

But as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything.

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

But ye also, every one of you, let each so love his own wife as himself; but as to the wife I speak that she may fear the husband.

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

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

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 would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

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 indeed also for envy and strife, but some also for good will, preach the Christ.

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