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But I say, Have they not heard? And behold the echoes of their voices have gone out over all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses spoke thus, I will provoke you to jealousy by a people that are not my people, and I will make you angry by a reckless people.

But to Israel he said, All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a quarrelsome and disobedient people.

And if by grace, then it is not by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, then it is not by grace: otherwise work is no more work.

What then? Israel has not obtained that which he sought; but the elected ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded in their hearts.

I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? Far be it. But rather by their stumbling salvation has come to the Gentiles, in order to make them zealous.

But if I am able to make those who are my flesh zealous, I may thus save some of them.

Do not boast over the branches. For if you boast, it is not you who sustains the root, but the root sustains you.

Well; they were cut off because of their unbelief, but you exist by faith. Be not highminded, but fear God.

Consider therefore the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but on you, goodness, if you continue in his goodness: otherwise you also will be cut off.

Now according to the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But according to election, they are beloved for the fathers'' sakes.

Do not imitate the way of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may discern what is that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

For I say, through the grace which is given to me, to all of you, not to think of yourselves beyond what you ought to think; but to think soberly, every man according to the measure of faith which God has distributed to him.

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not vain glory, but associate with those who are humble. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. But be careful to do good things before the presence of all men.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is mine: I will execute justice for you, said the LORD. *

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

For judges are not a menace to good works, but to evil. Now if you do not wish to be afraid of the authority, then do good, and you will be praised for it.

For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is wrong, be afraid; for he is not girded with the sword in vain; for he is the minister of God, and an avenger of wrath upon those who commit crime.

Wherefore, we must be obedient, not only in fear of wrath, but also for our conscience sake.