For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

Therefore if the uncircumcised man obeys the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?

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

For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires,

For I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us.

And what if he is willing to make known the wealth of his glory on the objects of mercy that he has prepared beforehand for glory –

Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.

For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.

Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to arouse its desires.

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth to confirm the promises made to the fathers,

For Macedonia and Achaia are pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.

Therefore after I have completed this and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set out for Spain by way of you,

God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Is Christ divided? Paul wasn’t crucified for you, was he? Or were you in fact baptized in the name of Paul?

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.

These things happened as examples for us, so that we will not crave evil things as they did.

So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.

Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again,