do that which I would not, I consent that the law be good.

I do not therefore these things, but sin which dwelleth in me.

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing. I can will, but I cannot do what is good,

For the good that I would, that do I not: but the evil that I would not, that do I.

But if I do that which I would not, I do not that thing, but sin which dwelleth in me.

Now therefore find me a law, that I may do good, that I may do evil.

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man.

But I see another law in my members, which is contrary to the law in my mind, and taketh me captive to the law of sin, which is in my limbs.

I wretched man, who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then I serve the law of God with my mind, but the law of sin with my flesh.
(Romans)
Chapter 8
The believer’s freedom from condemnation. Walk according to the spirit, comfort against suffering,

There is therefore nothing condemnable in them which are in Christ JEsu, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For the law of the Spirit which quickeneth in Christ JEsu hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

For that which was impossible for the law (because it was weakened by the flesh) God did, and sent his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and condemned sin in the flesh by sin, 4. That the righteousness required by the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For they that are carnal are carnally minded: but they that are spiritual are spiritual minded.

But to be carnally minded is death, and to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

For to be carnally minded is enmity against God, because it is not subject to the law of God; neither is it able.

But they that are carnal may not please God.

But ye are not carnal, but spiritual; otherwise the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But he that hath not the Spirit of Christ is not his.

But if Christ be in you, the body is dead indeed because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

If therefore the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he also that raised up Christ from the dead shall quicken your mortal bodies, because his Spirit dwelleth in you.
(Epistle on the eighth Sunday after Trinity.)

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye kill business by the spirit of the flesh, ye shall live.

For whom the Spirit of God causeth to walk, they are the children of God.

For ye have not received a servile spirit, that ye should fear again; but ye have received a childlike spirit, by which we cry: Abba, dear Father!

The same Spirit bears witness to our spirit that we are the children of God.

If we then be children, we are heirs also, heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if we suffer otherwise, that we may also be exalted with them unto glory.

For I consider that this time of suffering is not worthy of the glory that shall be revealed in us.

For the anxious waiting of the creature awaits the revelation of the children of God, 20. Because the creature is subjected to vanity not of his own will, but of him that subjected it unto hope.

For the creature also shall be set free from the service of corruptible things unto the glorious liberty of the children of GOD.

For we know that every creature longs with us, and is still in anguish.

And not only they, but we also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves long to be born children, waiting for the redemption of our bodies.

For we are saved, but in hope. But the hope that is seen is not hope: for how can a man hope for that which is seen?

But if we hope for that which we see not, we wait for it by patience.

Likewise also the Spirit helpeth our weakness. For we know not what we ought to pray for, as it is fitting: but the Spirit himself filleth for us in the best manner, with groanings that cannot be uttered.

But he that searcheth the hearts knoweth the mind of the Spirit: for he representeth the saints according to that which is pleasing in the sight of God.

But we know that to those who love GOD all things are for the best, who are called according to the purpose.

For whom he did provide before, he also ordained that they should be conformed to the image of his Son, that he should be the firstborn among many brethren.

And whom he hath ordained, them hath he also called: whom he hath called, them hath he also justified: whom he hath justified, them hath he also glorified.

What shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Who spared not his own Son, but gave him up for us all: how shall he not with him give us all things?

Who will accuse the elect of God? God is here, who makes righteous.

Who shall condemn? Christ is here, who died; yea, rather, who also was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, representing us.

Who will separate us from the love of God? Tribulation or fear or persecution or hunger or nakedness or peril or sword?

As it is written, For thy sake we are slain all the day long: we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

But in all these things we overcome far because of him that loved us.

For I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Neither high nor low, nor any other creature, shall separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ our Lord.
(Romans)
Chapter 9
Election does not depend on external merit, but on God’s grace.

I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not: to whom my conscience beareth witness in the Holy Ghost,

That I have great sadness and pain without ceasing in my heart.

I have desired to be cut off from Christ for my brethren, who are my friends according to the flesh,

Which are of Israel, to whom belongeth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenant, and the law, and the service, and the promise;

Which also are the fathers, from whom Christ came in the flesh, who is God over all, blessed for ever and ever. Amen. But I do not say this, that the word of God is therefore finished. For not all Israelites are of Israel;

Neither are all they that are Abraham’s seed therefore children: but: In Isaac shall the seed be called unto thee.

That is, they are not the children of God according to the flesh, but the children of the promise are counted for seed.

For this is a word of promise, saying, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

And not only so, but also because Rebekah conceived by one Isaac our father; 11. Before the children were born, and had done neither good nor evil, that the purpose of God might be according to election, it was said unto her,

Not by merit of works, but by grace of profession: that is, Let the greater be made servants to the lesser,

As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

What are we saying here? Is God unjust? Be far from it!

For he saith unto Moses, Whomsoever I have mercy upon, I will have mercy upon; and whomsoever I have mercy upon, I will have mercy upon.

So then it is not up to anyone to will or to run, but up to God’s mercy.

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very cause have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, that my name might be declared in all the earth.

Now therefore he hath mercy on whom he will, and hath cast out whom he will.

Then sayest thou unto me, What oweth he to us? Who can resist his will?

Yea, dear man, who art thou that thou wouldest be right with God? Says also a work to its master: Why do you make me thus?

Hath not a potter power to make of one lump one barrel for honour, and the other for dishonour?

For this cause, when God would shew his wrath, and make known his power, he hath borne with great patience the vessels of wrath prepared for condemnation, 23. That he might shew the riches of his glory in the vessels of mercy, which he hath prepared for glory,

Whom he hath called, even us, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles.

As he saith also by Hosea, I will call this my people, which was not my people; and my love, which was not love.

And it shall come to pass, in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, that they shall be called children of the living God.

And Isaiah cried unto Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet shall the remnant be saved;

For there shall be destruction and taxes for righteousness: and the LORD will do the same taxes upon