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For God has included all men in disobedience, that he might have mercy on every man.

O the depth of the riches, the wisdom, and the knowledge of God! for no man has searched his judgment, and his ways are inscrutable.

For who has known the mind of the LORD? or who has been his counsellor?

For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to him be glory and blessing, for ever and ever. Amen.

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.

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same function,

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. *

Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink; for in so doing, you shall heap coals of fire on his head.

LET every soul be subject to the sover eign authorities. For there is no power which is not from God: and those who are in authority are ordained by God.

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.

For, for this reason you pay head tax also: for they are ministers of God who are in charge of these things.

Owe no man anything, but love one another: for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law,

Know this also, that now is the time and the hour that we should awake from our sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

But clothe yourselves with our LORD Jesus Christ, and take no heed for the lusts of the flesh.

For one believes that he may eat all things: another who is weak, eats vegetables.

Let not him who eats despise him who eats not; and let not him who eats not judge him who eats: for God has received him also.

Who are you to judge another man''s servant? for if he is a success, he is a success to his master; and if he is a failure, he is a failure to his master. As for his success, he will succeed for it is in the power of his master to make him succeed.