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especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.

When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them,

And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there.

And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship.

And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold.

But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.

For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain."

because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.

because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

For "the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you," Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:22">[fn] as it is written.

Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God.

whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,

because the law brings about wrath; for where there is no law there is no transgression.

who was delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification.

Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Genesis 3:1-19">[xr] Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned--

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not!

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.