You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all) –

So because these facts are indisputable, you must keep quiet and not do anything reckless.

that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another’s faith, both yours and mine.

because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth against those who practice such things.

For a person is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision something that is outward in the flesh,

namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

For we know that the law is spiritual – but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin.

For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope, because who hopes for what he sees?

And even they – if they do not continue in their unbelief – will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

So neither the one who plants counts for anything, nor the one who waters, but God who causes the growth.

For no one can lay any foundation other than what is being laid, which is Jesus Christ.

So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.

For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not acquitted because of this. The one who judges me is the Lord.

Does not nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace for him,

but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering.

If I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unproductive.

for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is useless; you are still in your sins.