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And not only they, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, that is, the redemption of our bodies.

For we live in hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for if we see it, why should we yet hope?

But if we hope for that which we do not see, then do we wait for it in patience.

Likewise the Spirit also helps our weaknesses: for we do not know what is right and proper for us to pray for: but the Spirit prays for us with that earnestness which cannot be described.

If he did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, why will he not freely give us all things with him?

But in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God; but the children of the promise who are reckoned as descendants.

And not only this; but Rebecca also, even though she had relations with one only, our father Isaac;

Before her children were born, or had done good or evil, the choice of God was made known in advance; that it might stand, not by means of works, but through him who made the choice.

As it is written, Jacob have I loved but Esau have I hated.

Therefore, it is not within reach of him who wishes, nor within the reach of him who runs, but it is within the reach of the merciful God.

But he poured his mercy upon the favored vessels, which were prepared for the glory of God.

Namely, ourselves, the called ones, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles.

But Israel, who followed after the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law of righteousness.

Why? Because it was not sought by faith, but by the works of the law. So they stumbled at that stumbling-stone.

As it is written, Behold, the prophet I give to Zion becomes a stumblingstone, and rock of offence: but whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.

For I can testify for them that there is in them a zeal for God, but not according to the true knowledge.

For they know not the righteousness of God, but seek to establish their own righteousness, and because of this, they have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of God.

But the righteousness which is of faith, says thus: Do not say in your heart, Who has ascended to heaven, and brought Christ down to earth?

But what does it say? The answer is near to you, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;