“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

For if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to boast about – but not before God.

Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

For the law brings wrath, because where there is no law there is no transgression either.

But the statement it was credited to him was not written only for Abraham’s sake,

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Absolutely not!

But if I do what I don’t want, I agree that the law is good.

Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

So then, brothers and sisters, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance.

Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac –

So then, it does not depend on human desire or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.

even us, whom he has called, not only from the Jews but also from the Gentiles?

but Israel even though pursuing a law of righteousness did not attain it.

For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.

For the scripture says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.”

For if God did not spare the natural branches, perhaps he will not spare you.

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I want to do the good, but I cannot do it.