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I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

But the righteousness that comes from faith speaks like this: Do not say in your heart, “Who will go up to heaven?” that is, to bring Christ down

But not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message?

But I ask, “Did they not hear?” Yes, they did:

But I ask, “Did Israel not understand?” First, Moses said,

But to Israel he says, All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and defiant people.

But what was God’s answer to him? I have left seven thousand for myself who have not bowed down to Baal.

What then? Israel did not find what it was looking for, but the elect did find it. The rest were hardened,

For if their rejection brings reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?

do not boast that you are better than those branches. But if you do boast—you do not sustain the root, but the root sustains you.

True enough; they were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but beware,

Therefore, consider God’s kindness and severity: severity toward those who have fallen but God’s kindness toward you—if you remain in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs,

As you once disobeyed God but now have received mercy through their disobedience,

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have its approval.

For it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For it is God’s servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience.