so that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.

because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God’s will.

And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,

nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

But who indeed are you – a mere human being – to talk back to God? Does what is molded say to the molder, “Why have you made me like this?”

as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would not see and ears that would not hear, to this very day.”

I ask then, they did not stumble into an irrevocable fall, did they? Absolutely not! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make Israel jealous.

Now if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and participated in the richness of the olive root,

But you who eat vegetables only – why do you judge your brother or sister? And you who eat everything – why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. For although all things are clean, it is wrong to cause anyone to stumble by what you eat.

Now may the God of endurance and comfort give you unity with one another in accordance with Christ Jesus,

who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!

Where is the wise man? Where is the expert in the Mosaic law? Where is the debater of this age? Has God not made the wisdom of the world foolish?

None of the rulers of this age understood it. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

The one who plants and the one who waters work as one, but each will receive his reward according to his work.

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not only the talk of these arrogant people, but also their power.

In no way did I mean the immoral people of this world, or the greedy and swindlers and idolaters, since you would then have to go out of the world.