But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them.

For if the inheritance is based on the law, it is no longer based on the promise, but God graciously gave it to Abraham through the promise.

Now before faith came we were held in custody under the law, being kept as prisoners until the coming faith would be revealed.

Now I mean that the heir, as long as he is a minor, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything.

I wish I could be with you now and change my tone of voice, because I am perplexed about you.

But one, the son by the slave woman, was born by natural descent, while the other, the son by the free woman, was born through the promise.

And I testify again to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.

Now, brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,

But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Now what is the meaning of “he ascended,” except that he also descended to the lower regions, namely, the earth?

But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.

This mystery is great – but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.