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But Isaiah is very bold, and saith, I was found by them that sought me not; I was made manifest to them that asked not for me.

But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people.

But what saith the answer of God to him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to Baal.

And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.

I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? By no means: but [rather] through their fall salvation [is come] to the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy.

For if the rejection of them [be] the reconciling of the world, what [shall] the receiving [of them be], but life from the dead?

Boast not against the branches. But if thou boastest, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear:

Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them who fell, severity; but towards thee, goodness, if thou shalt continue in [his] goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

As concerning the gospel, [they are] enemies for your sakes: but as concerning the election, [they are] beloved for the father's sakes.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

For through the grace given to me, I say, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

[Be] of the same mind one towards another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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

Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power; do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.