f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans | f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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n | 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the g | n | 1 Paul, an apostle, a servant of God, called of Jesus Christ, and separated to p |
| ospel of God, | | reach the gospel, |
| 2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) | | 2 Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures, |
| 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David | | 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David |
| according to the flesh; | | according to the flesh; |
n | 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holin | n | 4 And declared the Son of God with power by the Spirit, according to the truth, |
| ess, by the resurrection from the dead: | | through the resurrection from the dead; |
| 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith amo | | 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, through obedience and faith in |
| ng all nations, for his name: | | his name, to preach the gospel among all nations, |
| 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: | | 6 Among whom ye also are called of Jesus Christ. |
| 7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and | | 7 Wherefore, I write to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grac |
| peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. | | e to you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spo | | 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ, that you all are steadfast and you |
| ken of throughout the whole world. | | r faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. |
| 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, t | | 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve, that without ceasing I make mention of yo |
| hat without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; | | u always in my prayers, that you may be kept through the Spirit in the gospel of |
| | | his Son, |
| 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journ | | 10 Making request of you to remember me in your prayers, I now write unto you, t |
| ey by the will of God to come unto you. | | hat you will ask him in faith, that if by any means, at length, I may serve you |
| | | with my labours and may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unt |
| | | o you. |
| 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the | | 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, that i |
| end ye may be established; | | t may be established in you to the end, |
| 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both o | | 12 That I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith, both of you an |
| f you and me. | | d me. |
| 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to co | | 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to co |
| me unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also | | me unto you (but was hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you a |
| , even as among other Gentiles. | | lso, even as among other Gentiles. |
| 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and | | 14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and |
| to the unwise. | | to the unwise. |
n | 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at R | n | 15 And, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at |
| ome also. | | Rome also. |
| 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto | | 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto |
| salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. | | salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. |
n | 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it i | n | 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed through faith on his name; a |
| s written, The just shall live by faith. | | s it is written, The just shall live by faith. |
| 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unri | | 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unri |
| ghteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; | | ghteousness of men, who love not the truth but remain in unrighteousness, |
| 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shew | | 19 After that which may be known of God is manifest to them. |
| ed it unto them. | | |
| 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly se | | 20 For God hath revealed unto them the invisible things of him, from the creatio |
| en, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and God | | n of the world, which are clearly seen: things which are not seen being understo |
| head; so that they are without excuse: | | od by the things that are made through his eternal power and Godhead, so that th |
| | | ey are without excuse, |
| 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were | | 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God; neither were |
| thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was da | | they thankful, but became vain in their imaginations; and their foolish hearts |
| rkened. | | were darkened. |
| 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, | | 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, |
| 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to cor | | 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to cor |
| ruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. | | ruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. |
| 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own | | 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own |
| hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: | | hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: |
| 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creatu | | 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creatu |
| re more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. | | re more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. |
| 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women di | | 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women di |
| d change the natural use into that which is against nature: | | d change the natural use into that which is against nature: |
| 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in th | | 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in th |
| eir lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and re | | eir lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and re |
| ceiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. | | ceiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. |
n | 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them | n | 28 And even as they did not like to retain God, according to some knowledge, God |
| over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; | | gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient |
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| 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, | | 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, |
| maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, | | maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, |
| 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil thi | | 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil thi |
| ngs, disobedient to parents, | | ngs, disobedient to parents, |
n | 31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacabl | n | 31 Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacab |
| e, unmerciful: | | le, unmerciful; |
| 32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worth | | 32 And some who, knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things |
| y of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. | | are worthy of death, are inexcusable, not only do the same, but have pleasure i |
| | | n them that do them. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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n | 1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wh | n | 1 Therefore, thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that thus judgest; |
| erein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest | | for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest |
| the same things. | | doest the same things. |
| 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them wh | | 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them wh |
| ich commit such things. | | ich commit such things. |
| 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doe | | 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doe |
| st the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? | | st the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? |
| 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering | | 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering |
| ; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? | | ; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance? |
| 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath a | | 5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath a |
| gainst the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; | | gainst the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; |
| 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: | | 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: |
| 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and | | 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and |
| immortality, eternal life: | | immortality, eternal life: |
| 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrigh | | 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrigh |
| teousness, indignation and wrath, | | teousness, indignation and wrath, |
| 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew fi | | 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew fi |
| rst, and also of the Gentile; | | rst, and also of the Gentile; |
| 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew firs | | 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew firs |
| t, and also to the Gentile: | | t, and also to the Gentile: |
| 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. | | 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. |
| 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as | | 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as |
| many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; | | many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; |
| 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law | | 13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law |
| shall be justified. | | shall be justified. |
| 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contai | | 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contai |
| ned in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: | | ned in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: |
| 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also | | 15 Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also |
| bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing on | | bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing on |
| e another;) | | e another;) |
n | 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according | n | 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according |
| to my gospel. | | to the gospel. |
| 17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast o | | 17 Behold, thou art called a Jew, and restest in the law, and makest thy boast o |
| f God, | | f God, |
| 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being | | 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being |
| instructed out of the law; | | instructed out of the law; |
| 19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them | | 19 And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them |
| which are in darkness, | | which are in darkness, |
| 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of know | | 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of know |
| ledge and of the truth in the law. | | ledge and of the truth in the law. |
| 21 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that p | | 21 Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that p |
| reachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? | | reachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? |
| 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? | | 22 Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? |
| thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? | | thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? |
| 23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest | | 23 Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest |
| thou God? | | thou God? |
| 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is wr | | 24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is wr |
| itten. | | itten. |
| 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a bre | | 25 For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a bre |
| aker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. | | aker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. |
| 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not | | 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the righteousness of the law, shall not |
| his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? | | his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision? |
| 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge | | 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge |
| thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? | | thee, who by the letter and circumcision dost transgress the law? |
| 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, wh | | 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly; neither is that circumcision, wh |
| ich is outward in the flesh: | | ich is outward in the flesh: |
| 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart | | 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart |
| , in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. | | , in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? | n | 1 What advantage then hath the Jew over the Gentile? or what profit of circumcis |
| | | ion, who is not a Jew from the heart? |
| 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of | | 2 But he who is a Jew from the heart, I say, hath much every way, chiefly becaus |
| God. | | e that unto them were committed the oracles of God. |
| 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God w | | 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God w |
| ithout effect? | | ithout effect? |
| 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That | | 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That |
| thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art | | thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art |
| judged. | | judged. |
n | 5 But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say | n | 5 But if we remain in our unrighteousness and commend the righteousness of God, |
| ? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) | | how dare we say God is unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man who f |
| | | ears God.) |
| 6 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? | | 6 God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? |
n | 7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why | n | 7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie (as it is called of |
| yet am I also judged as a sinner? | | the Jews) unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner and not received? |
| | | Because we are slanderously reported; |
| 8 And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we sa | | 8 And some affirm that we say (whose damnation is just), Let us do evil that goo |
| y,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just. | | d may come. But this is false. |
| 9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved | | 9 If not so, what then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise; for we have pro |
| both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin; | | ved before that Jews and Gentiles are all under sin. |
| 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: | | 10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: |
| 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. | | 11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. |
| 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; ther | | 12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; ther |
| e is none that doeth good, no, not one. | | e is none that doeth good, no, not one. |
| 13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; | | 13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; |
| the poison of asps is under their lips: | | the poison of asps is under their lips: |
| 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: | | 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: |
| 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood: | | 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood: |
| 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways: | | 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways: |
| 17 And the way of peace have they not known: | | 17 And the way of peace have they not known: |
| 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. | | 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. |
| 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are u | | 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are u |
| nder the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guil | | nder the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guil |
| ty before God. | | ty before God. |
n | 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his si | n | 20 For by the law is the knowledge of sin; therefore, by the deeds of the law sh |
| ght: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. | | all no flesh be justified in his sight. |
| 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witness | | 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witness |
| ed by the law and the prophets; | | ed by the law and the prophets; |
| 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and | | 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and |
| upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: | | upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: |
| 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; | | 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; |
n | 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ | n | 24 Therefore, being justified only by his grace through the redemption that is i |
| Jesus: | | n Christ Jesus, |
| 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to d | | 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to d |
| eclare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the fo | | eclare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the fo |
| rbearance of God; | | rbearance of God; |
| 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and | | 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and |
| the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. | | the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. |
| 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by th | | 27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by th |
| e law of faith. | | e law of faith. |
n | 28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of t | n | 28 Therefore, we conclude that a man is justified by faith alone without the dee |
| he law. | | ds of the law. |
| 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the G | | 29 Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the G |
| entiles also: | | entiles also: |
n | 30 Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and unci | n | 30 Seeing that God will justify the circumcision by faith and uncircumcision thr |
| rcumcision through faith. | | ough faith. |
| 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the | | 31 Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the |
| law. | | law. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, ha | | 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, ha |
| th found? | | th found? |
n | 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not befo | n | 2 For if Abraham were justified by the law of works, he hath to glory in himself |
| re God. | | , but not of God. |
| 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto hi | | 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto hi |
| m for righteousness. | | m for righteousness. |
n | 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. | n | 4 Now to him who is justified by the law of works is the reward reckoned, not of |
| | | grace, but of debt. |
| 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, | | 5 But to him that seeketh not to be justified by the law of works, but believeth |
| his faith is counted for righteousness. | | on him who justifieth not the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness, |
| 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God impute | | 6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man unto whom God imputet |
| th righteousness without works, | | h righteousness without the law of works, |
| 7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are cov | | 7 Saying, Blessed are they, through faith, whose iniquities are forgiven and who |
| ered. | | se sins are covered. |
| 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. | | 8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. |
| 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumc | | 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumc |
| ision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. | | ision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. |
| 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? | | 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? |
| Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. | | Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. |
| 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the | | 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the |
| faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all t | | faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all t |
| hem that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be im | | hem that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be im |
| puted unto them also: | | puted unto them also: |
| 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, | | 12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, |
| but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had | | but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had |
| being yet uncircumcised. | | being yet uncircumcised. |
| 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, | | 13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, |
| or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. | | or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. |
| 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promis | | 14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promis |
| e made of none effect: | | e made of none effect: |
| 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression | | 15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression |
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n | 16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise m | n | 16 Therefore, ye are justified of faith and works, through grace, to the end the |
| ight be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that | | promise might be sure to all the seed; not to them only who are of the law, but |
| also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, | | to them also who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, |
| 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him who | | 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him who |
| m he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which | | m he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which |
| be not as though they were. | | be not as though they were. |
| 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many na | | 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many na |
| tions, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. | | tions, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. |
| 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he | | 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he |
| was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: | | was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: |
| 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in fa | | 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in fa |
| ith, giving glory to God; | | ith, giving glory to God; |
| 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to per | | 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to per |
| form. | | form. |
| 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. | | 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. |
| 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; | | 23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him; |
| 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raise | | 24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raise |
| d up Jesus our Lord from the dead; | | d up Jesus our Lord from the dead; |
| 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justificatio | | 25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justificatio |
| n. | | n. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
| | | |
| 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Je | | 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Je |
| sus Christ: | | sus Christ: |
| 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rej | | 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rej |
| oice in hope of the glory of God. | | oice in hope of the glory of God. |
n | 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation w | n | 3 And not only this, but we glory in tribulations also, knowing that tribulation |
| orketh patience; | | worketh patience; |
| 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: | | 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: |
| 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hea | | 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hea |
| rts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. | | rts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. |
| 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly | | 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly |
| . | | . |
| 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man | | 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man |
| some would even dare to die. | | some would even dare to die. |
| 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Chr | | 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Chr |
| ist died for us. | | ist died for us. |
| 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath | | 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath |
| through him. | | through him. |
| 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his S | | 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his S |
| on, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. | | on, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. |
| 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by who | | 11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by who |
| m we have now received the atonement. | | m we have now received the atonement. |
| 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so | | 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so |
| death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: | | death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: |
n | 13 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is | n | 13 (For, before the law, sin was in the world: yet sin is not imputed to those w |
| no law. | | ho have no law. |
| 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not si | | 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not si |
| nned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that | | nned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that |
| was to come. | | was to come. For I say that through the offence, death reigned over all. |
| 15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence | | 15 But the offence is not as the free gift, for the gift aboundeth. For, if thro |
| of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is | | ugh the offence of one, many be dead, much more the grace of God and the gift by |
| by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. | | grace hath abounded by one man, Jesus Christ, unto many. |
| 16 And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by | | 16 And not as by one that sinned is the gift: for the judgment is by one to cond |
| one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. | | emnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. |
| 17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receiv | | 17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receiv |
| e abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one | | e abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one |
| , Jesus Christ.) | | , Jesus Christ.) |
| 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation | | 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation |
| ; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justi | | ; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justi |
| fication of life. | | fication of life. |
| 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience | | 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience |
| of one shall many be made righteous. | | of one shall many be made righteous. |
| 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abound | | 20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abound |
| ed, grace did much more abound: | | ed, grace did much more abound: |
| 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righte | | 21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righte |
| ousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. | | ousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
| | | |
| 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? | | 1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? |
| 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? | | 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? |
| 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptiz | | 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptiz |
| ed into his death? | | ed into his death? |
| 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ wa | | 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ wa |
| s raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should wal | | s raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should wal |
| k in newness of life. | | k in newness of life. |
| 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be | | 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be |
| also in the likeness of his resurrection: | | also in the likeness of his resurrection: |
| 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin mig | | 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin mig |
| ht be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. | | ht be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. |
n | 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. | n | 7 For he that is dead to sin is freed from sin. |
| 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: | | 8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: |
| 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no mo | | 9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no mo |
| re dominion over him. | | re dominion over him. |
| 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth | | 10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth |
| unto God. | | unto God. |
| 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto | | 11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto |
| God through Jesus Christ our Lord. | | God through Jesus Christ our Lord. |
| 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in th | | 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in th |
| e lusts thereof. | | e lusts thereof. |
| 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but | | 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but |
| yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your memb | | yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your memb |
| ers as instruments of righteousness unto God. | | ers as instruments of righteousness unto God. |
n | 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but u | n | 14 For in so doing, sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under t |
| nder grace. | | he law, but under grace. |
| 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? G | | 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? G |
| od forbid. | | od forbid. |
| 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants | | 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants |
| ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteou | | ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteou |
| sness? | | sness? |
n | 17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from | n | 17 But God be thanked, that ye are not the servants of sin, for ye have obeyed f |
| the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. | | rom the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. |
| 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. | | 18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. |
n | 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for a | n | 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for a |
| s ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniq | | s ye have in times past yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniq |
| uity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. | | uity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unt |
| | | o holiness. |
| 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. | | 20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. |
| 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the en | | 21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the en |
| d of those things is death. | | d of those things is death. |
| 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fr | | 22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fr |
| uit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. | | uit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. |
| 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Je | | 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Je |
| sus Christ our Lord. | | sus Christ our Lord. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
n | 1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the l | n | 1 Know ye not, brethren (for I speak to them that know the law), how that the la |
| aw hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? | | w hath dominion over a man only as long as he liveth? |
| 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long | | 2 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband only as |
| as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her hus | | long as he liveth; for if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of he |
| band. | | r husband. |
| 3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall | | 3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall |
| be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; | | be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; |
| so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. | | so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. |
| 4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Chri | | 4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Chri |
| st; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dea | | st; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dea |
| d, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. | | d, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. |
n | 5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did | n | 5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sin, which were not according to |
| work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. | | the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. |
| 6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; t | | 6 But now we are delivered from the law wherein we were held, being dead to the |
| hat we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. | | law, that we should serve in newness of spirit and not in the oldness of the let |
| | | ter. |
| 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, | | 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, |
| but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt no | | but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt no |
| t covet. | | t covet. |
| 8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concu | | 8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concu |
| piscence. For without the law sin was dead. | | piscence. For without the law sin was dead. |
n | 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin reviv | n | 9 For once I was alive without transgression of the law; but when the commandmen |
| ed, and I died. | | t of Christ came, sin revived, and I died. |
| 10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. | | 10 And when I believed not the commandment of Christ which came, which was ordai |
| | | ned to life, I found it condemned me unto death. |
| 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. | | 11 For sin, taking occasion, denied the commandment and deceived me; and by it I |
| | | was slain. |
| 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. | | 12 Nevertheless, I found the law to be holy and the commandment to be holy, and |
| | | just, and good. |
| 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it | | 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it |
| might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the com | | might appear sin by that which is good working death in me, that sin, by the com |
| mandment might become exceeding sinful. | | mandment, might become exceeding sinful. |
| 14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. | | 14 For we know that the commandment is spiritual; but when I was under the law, |
| | | I was yet carnal, sold under sin. |
| 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I | | 15 But now I am spiritual; for that which I am commanded to do, I do; and that w |
| hate, that do I. | | hich I am commanded not to allow, I allow not. |
| | | 16 For what I know is not right, I would not do; for that which is sin, I hate. |
| 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. | | 17 If then I do not that which I would not allow, I consent unto the law that it |
| | | is good; and I am not condemned. |
| 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. | | 18 Now then, it is no more I that do sin; but I seek to subdue that sin which dw |
| | | elleth in me. |
| 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to | | 19 For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing; for to w |
| will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. | | ill is present with me, but to perform that which is good I find not, only in Ch |
| | | rist. |
| 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do | | 20 For the good that I would have done when under the law, I find not to be good |
| . | | ; therefore, I do it not. |
| 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelle | | 21 But the evil which I would not do under the law, I find to be good; that, I d |
| th in me. | | o. |
| 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. | | 22 Now if I do that, through the assistance of Christ, I would not do under the |
| | | law, I am not under the law; and it is no more that I seek to do wrong, but to s |
| | | ubdue sin that dwelleth in me. |
| 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: | | 23 I find then that under the law, that when I would do good, evil was present w |
| | | ith me; for I delight in the law of God after the inward man. |
| | | 24 And now I see another law, even the commandment of Christ, and it is imprinte |
| | | d in my mind. |
| 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and | | 25 But my members are warring against the law of my mind and bringing me into ca |
| bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. | | ptivity to the law of sin which is in my members. |
| 24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? | | |
| 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself ser | | |
| ve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. | | |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who | | 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who |
| walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. | | walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. |
| 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the l | | 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the l |
| aw of sin and death. | | aw of sin and death. |
| 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God send | | 3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God send |
| ing his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in t | | ing his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in t |
| he flesh: | | he flesh: |
| 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after | | 4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after |
| the flesh, but after the Spirit. | | the flesh, but after the Spirit. |
| 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they th | | 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they th |
| at are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. | | at are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. |
| 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and p | | 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and p |
| eace. | | eace. |
| 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the la | | 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the la |
| w of God, neither indeed can be. | | w of God, neither indeed can be. |
n | 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. | n | 8 So then they that are after the flesh cannot please God. |
| 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of Go | | 9 But ye are not after the flesh, but after the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit |
| d dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. | | of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none o |
| | | f his. |
| 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is l | | 10 And if Christ be in you, though the body shall die because of sin, yet the Sp |
| ife because of righteousness. | | irit is life, because of righteousness. |
| 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he | | 11 And if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you, he |
| that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his | | that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by hi |
| Spirit that dwelleth in you. | | s Spirit that dwelleth in you. |
| 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the fles | | 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the fles |
| h. | | h. |
n | 13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do | n | 13 For if ye live after the flesh, unto sin, ye shall die; but if ye through the |
| mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. | | Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live unto Christ. |
| 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. | | 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. |
| 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have rec | | 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have rec |
| eived the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. | | eived the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. |
| 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children o | | 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children o |
| f God: | | f God: |
| 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so | | 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so |
| be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. | | be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. |
n | 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be co | n | 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be na |
| mpared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. | | med with the glory which shall be revealed in us. |
| 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of | | 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of |
| the sons of God. | | the sons of God. |
n | 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of | n | 20 For the creature was made subject to tribulation not willingly, but by reason |
| him who hath subjected the same in hope, | | of him who hath subjected it in hope; |
| 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corru | | 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corru |
| ption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. | | ption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. |
| 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together | | 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together |
| until now. | | until now. |
| 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spir | | 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spir |
| it, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, | | it, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, |
| the redemption of our body. | | the redemption of our body. |
| 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man s | | 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man s |
| eeth, why doth he yet hope for? | | eeth, why doth he yet hope for? |
n | 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. | n | 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then with patience we do wait for it. |
| 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we sho | | 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we sho |
| uld pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with | | uld pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with |
| groanings which cannot be uttered. | | groanings which cannot be uttered. |
| 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, beca | | 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, beca |
| use he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. | | use he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. |
| 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to | | 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to |
| them who are the called according to his purpose. | | them who are the called according to his purpose. |
n | 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the ima | n | 29 For him whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to his |
| ge of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. | | own image, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. |
| 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, t | | 30 Moreover, him whom he did predestinate, him he also called; and him whom he c |
| hem he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. | | alled, him he also sanctified; and him whom he sanctified, him he also glorified |
| | | . |
| 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against | | 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can prevail aga |
| us? | | inst us? |
| 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he | | 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he |
| not with him also freely give us all things? | | not with him also freely give us all things? |
| 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifie | | 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifie |
| th. | | th. |
| 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen | | 34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen |
| again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us | | again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us |
| . | | . |
| 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress | | 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress |
| , or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? | | , or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? |
| 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are account | | 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are account |
| ed as sheep for the slaughter. | | ed as sheep for the slaughter. |
| 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved u | | 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved u |
| s. | | s. |
| 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalit | | 38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalit |
| ies, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, | | ies, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, |
| 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us f | | 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us f |
| rom the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. | | rom the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in | | 1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in |
| the Holy Ghost, | | the Holy Ghost, |
| 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. | | 2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart. |
n | 3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kin | n | 3 (For once I could have wished that myself were accursed from Christ) for my br |
| smen according to the flesh: | | ethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh, |
| 4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the co | | 4 Who are Israelites; of whom are the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants |
| venants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; | | , and the giving of the law, and the service of God, |
| 5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is | | 5 And the promises which are made unto the fathers, and of whom, as concerning t |
| over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. | | he flesh, Christ was, who is God over all, blessed for ever. Amen. |
| 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Isr | | 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Isr |
| ael, which are of Israel: | | ael, which are of Israel: |
n | 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In | n | 7 Neither, because they are all children of Abraham, are they the seed; but, In |
| Isaac shall thy seed be called. | | Isaac shall thy seed be called. |
| 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children | | 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children |
| of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. | | of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. |
| 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have | | 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have |
| a son. | | a son. |
n | 10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our fa | n | 10 And not only Sarah; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, our father Is |
| ther Isaac; | | aac, |
| 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, t | | 11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, t |
| hat the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of h | | hat the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of h |
| im that calleth;) | | im that calleth;) |
| 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. | | 12 It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. |
| 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. | | 13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. |
| 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. | | 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. |
| 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I wil | | 15 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I wil |
| l have compassion on whom I will have compassion. | | l have compassion on whom I will have compassion. |
| 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God th | | 16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God th |
| at sheweth mercy. | | at sheweth mercy. |
| 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raise | | 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raise |
| d thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declare | | d thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declare |
| d throughout all the earth. | | d throughout all the earth. |
| 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he harde | | 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he harde |
| neth. | | neth. |
| 19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted | | 19 Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted |
| his will? | | his will? |
| 20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing forme | | 20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing forme |
| d say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? | | d say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? |
| 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel | | 21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel |
| unto honour, and another unto dishonour? | | unto honour, and another unto dishonour? |
| 22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured | | 22 What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured |
| with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: | | with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: |
n | 23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, | n | 23 And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, |
| which he had afore prepared unto glory, | | which he had before prepared unto glory, |
| 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? | | 24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles? |
n | 25 As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my peopl | n | 25 As he saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, which were not my peop |
| e; and her beloved, which was not beloved. | | le, and her beloved, which was not beloved. |
| 26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye | | 26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye |
| are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God. | | are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God. |
| 27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Is | | 27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Is |
| rael be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: | | rael be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved: |
| 28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a sho | | 28 For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a sho |
| rt work will the Lord make upon the earth. | | rt work will the Lord make upon the earth. |
| 29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we | | 29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we |
| had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. | | had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha. |
| 30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteous | | 30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteous |
| ness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. | | ness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. |
| 31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained | | 31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained |
| to the law of righteousness. | | to the law of righteousness. |
n | 32 Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works o | n | 32 Wherefore, they stumbled at that stumblingstone, not by faith, but as it were |
| f the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; | | by the works of the law, |
| 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: | | 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: |
| and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. | | and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might b | | 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might b |
| e saved. | | e saved. |
| 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to know | | 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to know |
| ledge. | | ledge. |
| 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish t | | 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish t |
| heir own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of | | heir own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of |
| God. | | God. |
| 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth | | 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth |
| . | | . |
| 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which | | 5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which |
| doeth those things shall live by them. | | doeth those things shall live by them. |
| 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thin | | 6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thin |
| e heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above | | e heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above |
| :) | | :) |
| 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from t | | 7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from t |
| he dead.) | | he dead.) |
| 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: | | 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: |
| that is, the word of faith, which we preach; | | that is, the word of faith, which we preach; |
| 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in | | 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in |
| thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. | | thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. |
| 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confe | | 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confe |
| ssion is made unto salvation. | | ssion is made unto salvation. |
| 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. | | 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. |
| 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord o | | 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord o |
| ver all is rich unto all that call upon him. | | ver all is rich unto all that call upon him. |
| 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. | | 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. |
| 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall | | 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall |
| they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear withou | | they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear withou |
| t a preacher? | | t a preacher? |
| 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautif | | 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautif |
| ul are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings | | ul are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings |
| of good things! | | of good things! |
n | 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath bel | n | |
| ieved our report? | | |
| 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. | | 16 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. |
| 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the ear | | 17 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the ear |
| th, and their words unto the ends of the world. | | th, and their words unto the ends of the world. |
| | | 18 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath bel |
| | | ieved our report? |
| 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jeal | | 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? Now Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealou |
| ousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. | | sy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. |
| 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I | | 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I |
| was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. | | was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. |
| 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a d | | 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a d |
| isobedient and gainsaying people. | | isobedient and gainsaying people. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israel | | 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israel |
| ite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. | | ite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. |
n | 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scrip | n | 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Know ye not what the scri |
| ture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, | | pture saith of Elias? how he maketh complaint to God against Israel, saying, |
| 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am le | | 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am le |
| ft alone, and they seek my life. | | ft alone, and they seek my life. |
| 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven tho | | 4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven tho |
| usand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. | | usand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal. |
| 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the ele | | 5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the ele |
| ction of grace. | | ction of grace. |
| 6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace | | 6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace |
| . But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more wor | | . But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more wor |
| k. | | k. |
n | 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the electio | n | 7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which they seek for; but the election |
| n hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded | | hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded, |
| 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes t | | 8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes t |
| hat they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. | | hat they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day. |
| 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingb | | 9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingb |
| lock, and a recompence unto them: | | lock, and a recompence unto them: |
| 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back al | | 10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back al |
| way. | | way. |
| 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather | | 11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather |
| through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to j | | through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to j |
| ealousy. | | ealousy. |
n | 12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of th | n | 12 Now if the fall of them is the riches of the world, and the diminishing of th |
| em the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? | | em the riches of the Gentiles, how much more their fulness? |
| 13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I | | 13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I |
| magnify mine office: | | magnify mine office: |
| 14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might | | 14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might |
| save some of them. | | save some of them. |
n | 15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall t | n | 15 For if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what shall t |
| he receiving of them be, but life from the dead? | | he restoring of them be, but life from the dead? |
| 16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy | | 16 For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy |
| , so are the branches. | | , so are the branches. |
| 17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, | | 17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, |
| wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of | | wast grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of |
| the olive tree; | | the olive tree, |
| 18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, | | 18 Boast not against the branches; for thou bearest not the root, but the root t |
| but the root thee. | | hee. |
| 19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. | | 19 For if thou boast, thou wilt say, The branches were broken off, that we might |
| | | be grafted in. |
| 20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. B | | 20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. B |
| e not highminded, but fear: | | e not highminded, but fear: |
| 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not | | 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severi | | 22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severi |
| ty; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou | | ty; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou |
| also shalt be cut off. | | also shalt be cut off. |
| 23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for | | 23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for |
| God is able to graft them in again. | | God is able to graft them in again. |
n | 24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert | n | 24 For if thou wast cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wast |
| grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, wh | | grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree; how much more shall these, wh |
| ich be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? | | ich be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? |
| 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest y | | 25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest y |
| e should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Isr | | e should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Isr |
| ael, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. | | ael, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in. |
n | 26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of S | n | 26 And then all Israel shall be saved, as it is written, There shall come out of |
| ion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: | | Sion the Deliverer and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob; |
| 27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. | | 27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. |
| 28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching th | | 28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching th |
| e election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. | | e election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes. |
| 29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. | | 29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. |
| 30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy th | | 30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy th |
| rough their unbelief: | | rough their unbelief: |
| 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also m | | 31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also m |
| ay obtain mercy. | | ay obtain mercy. |
| 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon al | | 32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon al |
| l. | | l. |
| 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsear | | 33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsear |
| chable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! | | chable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! |
| 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? | | 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? |
| 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? | | 35 Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? |
| 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for | | 36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for |
| ever. Amen. | | ever. Amen. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your | | 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your |
| bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable | | bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable |
| service. | | service. |
n | 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of y | n | 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of y |
| our mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will | | our mind, that ye may prove what that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of |
| of God. | | God is. |
| 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, no | | 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, no |
| t to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, | | t to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, |
| according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. | | according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. |
| 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same off | | 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same off |
| ice: | | ice: |
| 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of anothe | | 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of anothe |
| r. | | r. |
| 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whethe | | 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whethe |
| r prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; | | r prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; |
| 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; | | 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; |
| 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simpl | | 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simpl |
| icity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. | | icity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. |
n | 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that wh | n | 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, and cleave to tha |
| ich is good. | | t which is good. |
| 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferrin | | 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferrin |
| g one another; | | g one another; |
| 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; | | 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; |
| 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; | | 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; |
| 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. | | 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. |
| 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. | | 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. |
| 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. | | 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. |
| 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend | | 16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend |
| to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. | | to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. |
| 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all | | 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all |
| men. | | men. |
| 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. | | 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. |
| 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for | | 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for |
| it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. | | it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. |
| 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for | | 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for |
| in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. | | in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. |
| 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. | | 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
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n | 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of | n | 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power in the |
| God: the powers that be are ordained of God. | | church but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. |
| 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and t | | 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and t |
| hey that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. | | hey that resist shall receive to themselves punishment. |
| 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not | | 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not |
| be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of th | | be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of th |
| e same: | | e same: |
n | 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is e | n | 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is e |
| vil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of | | vil, be afraid; for he beareth not the rod in vain: for he is the minister of Go |
| God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. | | d, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. |
| 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscienc | | 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscienc |
| e sake. | | e sake. |
n | 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attendin | n | 6 For for this cause pay ye your consecrations also unto them: for they are God' |
| g continually upon this very thing. | | s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. |
| 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to | | 7 But first, render to all their dues, according to custom, tribute to whom trib |
| whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. | | ute, custom to whom custom, that your consecrations may be done in fear of him t |
| | | o whom fear belongs, and in honour of him to whom honour belongs. |
| 8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath | | 8 Therefore, owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth a |
| fulfilled the law. | | nother hath fulfilled the law. |
| 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not | | 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not |
| steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be | | steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be |
| any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou s | | any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou s |
| halt love thy neighbour as thyself. | | halt love thy neighbour as thyself. |
| 10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the | | 10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the |
| law. | | law. |
| 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: f | | 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: f |
| or now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. | | or now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. |
| 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the wor | | 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the wor |
| ks of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. | | ks of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. |
| 13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in c | | 13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in c |
| hambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. | | hambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. |
n | 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to | n | 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to |
| fulfil the lusts thereof. | | gratify the lusts thereof. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. | | 1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. |
| 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth her | | 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth her |
| bs. | | bs. |
| 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eat | | 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eat |
| eth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. | | eth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. |
| 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth | | 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth |
| or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. | | or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. |
| 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Le | | 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Le |
| t every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. | | t every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. |
| 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth n | | 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth n |
| ot the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lor | | ot the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lor |
| d, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, | | d, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, |
| and giveth God thanks. | | and giveth God thanks. |
| 7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. | | 7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. |
| 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto th | | 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto th |
| e Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. | | e Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. |
| 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord | | 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord |
| both of the dead and living. | | both of the dead and living. |
| 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy broth | | 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy broth |
| er? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. | | er? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. |
n | 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and | n | 11 For I live, saith the Lord, as it is written: And every knee shall bow to me, |
| every tongue shall confess to God. | | and every tongue shall swear to God. |
| 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. | | 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. |
| 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that | | 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that |
| no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. | | no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. |
| 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of | | 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of |
| itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. | | itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. |
n | 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. | n | 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, thou walkest not charitably if t |
| Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. | | hou eatest. Therefore, destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. |
| 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: | | 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: |
| 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, a | | 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, a |
| nd joy in the Holy Ghost. | | nd joy in the Holy Ghost. |
| 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved | | 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved |
| of men. | | of men. |
| 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things whe | | 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things whe |
| rewith one may edify another. | | rewith one may edify another. |
| 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is e | | 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is e |
| vil for that man who eateth with offence. | | vil for that man who eateth with offence. |
| 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy | | 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy |
| brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. | | brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. |
| 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth n | | 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth n |
| ot himself in that thing which he alloweth. | | ot himself in that thing which he alloweth. |
n | 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for | n | 23 And he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because it is not of faith; for |
| whatsoever is not of faith is sin. | | whatsoever is not of faith is sin. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to | | 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to |
| please ourselves. | | please ourselves. |
| 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. | | 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. |
| 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of | | 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of |
| them that reproached thee fell on me. | | them that reproached thee fell on me. |
| 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, th | | 4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, th |
| at we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. | | at we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. |
n | 5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward | n | 5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward |
| another according to Christ Jesus: | | another according as was Christ Jesus: |
| 6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lo | | 6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lo |
| rd Jesus Christ. | | rd Jesus Christ. |
| 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of G | | 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of G |
| od. | | od. |
| 8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth o | | 8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth o |
| f God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: | | f God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: |
| 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For t | | 9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For t |
| his cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. | | his cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. |
| 10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. | | 10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. |
| 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. | | 11 And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. |
| 12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall ri | | 12 And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall ri |
| se to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. | | se to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. |
| 13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may | | 13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may |
| abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. | | abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. |
| 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of | | 14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of |
| goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. | | goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. |
| 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, | | 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, |
| as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, | | as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, |
| 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering th | | 16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering th |
| e gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being | | e gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being |
| sanctified by the Holy Ghost. | | sanctified by the Holy Ghost. |
| 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things whi | | 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things whi |
| ch pertain to God. | | ch pertain to God. |
| 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wro | | 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wro |
| ught by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, | | ught by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, |
| 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that | | 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that |
| from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel | | from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel |
| of Christ. | | of Christ. |
| 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest | | 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest |
| I should build upon another man's foundation: | | I should build upon another man's foundation: |
| 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they | | 21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they |
| that have not heard shall understand. | | that have not heard shall understand. |
| 22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. | | 22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. |
| 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these | | 23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these |
| many years to come unto you; | | many years to come unto you; |
n | 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to s | n | 24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to s |
| ee you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I | | ee you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I |
| be somewhat filled with your company. | | be somewhat filled through your prayers. |
| 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. | | 25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints. |
| 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contributi | | 26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contributi |
| on for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. | | on for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. |
| 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles | | 27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles |
| have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minist | | have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minist |
| er unto them in carnal things. | | er unto them in carnal things. |
| 28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I w | | 28 When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I w |
| ill come by you into Spain. | | ill come by you into Spain. |
| 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the | | 29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the |
| blessing of the gospel of Christ. | | blessing of the gospel of Christ. |
| 30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the lo | | 30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the lo |
| ve of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; | | ve of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; |
| 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my | | 31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my |
| service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; | | service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; |
| 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be ref | | 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be ref |
| reshed. | | reshed. |
| 33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. | | 33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is | | 1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is |
| at Cenchrea: | | at Cenchrea: |
| 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in | | 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in |
| whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many | | whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many |
| , and of myself also. | | , and of myself also. |
| 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: | | 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: |
| 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give than | | 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give than |
| ks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. | | ks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. |
| 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaene | | 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaene |
| tus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. | | tus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. |
| 6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. | | 6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. |
| 7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of no | | 7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of no |
| te among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. | | te among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. |
| 8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. | | 8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. |
| 9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. | | 9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. |
n | 10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' hous | n | 10 Salute Apelles, approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' chu |
| ehold. | | rch. |
| 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, | | 11 Salute Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them that be of the church of Narcissus, w |
| which are in the Lord. | | hich are in the Lord. |
| 12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Pers | | 12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Pers |
| is, which laboured much in the Lord. | | is, which laboured much in the Lord. |
| 13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. | | 13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. |
| 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which | | 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which |
| are with them. | | are with them. |
| 15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all th | | 15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all th |
| e saints which are with them. | | e saints which are with them. |
n | 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. | n | 16 Salute one another with an holy salutation. The churches of Christ salute you |
| | | . |
| 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences con | | 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences con |
| trary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. | | trary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. |
| 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; | | 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; |
| and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. | | and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. |
| 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your b | | 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your b |
| ehalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concern | | ehalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concern |
| ing evil. | | ing evil. |
| 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of | | 20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of |
| our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. | | our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. |
| 21 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, sa | | 21 Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, sa |
| lute you. | | lute you. |
| 22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. | | 22 I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord. |
| 23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberla | | 23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberla |
| in of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. | | in of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. |
| 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. | | 24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. |
t | 25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the p | t | 25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to the gospel and the p |
| reaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was | | reaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was |
| kept secret since the world began, | | kept secret since the world began, |
| 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to | | 26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to |
| the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedi | | the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedi |
| ence of faith: | | ence of faith: |
| 27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. | | 27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. |
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