So all of them were encouraged and took food themselves.

However, Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no harm.

eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,

Therefore what advantage does the Jew have, or what is the value of circumcision?

Actually, there are many advantages. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.

it was said to her, “The older will serve the younger,”

In regard to the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but in regard to election they are dearly loved for the sake of the fathers.

For God has consigned all people to disobedience so that he may show mercy to them all.

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

For none of us lives for himself and none dies for himself.

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.

Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my good friend Stachys.

Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever! Amen.

But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

So then, no more boasting about mere mortals! For everything belongs to you,

Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.