Acts 23:16 Which when Paul's sister's son had heard, of their lying in wait, he came and entered into the castle and told Paul. Acts 23:17 And Paul, calling to him one of the centurions, said: Bring this young man to the tribune: for he hath some thing to tell him. Acts 23:18 And he, taking him, brought him to the tribune and said: Paul, the prisoner, desired me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath some thing to say to thee. Acts 23:19 And the tribune, taking him by the hand, went aside with him privately and asked him: What is it that thou hast to tell me? Acts 23:20 And he said: The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldst bring forth Paul to-morrow into the council, as if they meant to inquire some thing more certain touching him. Acts 23:21 But do not thou give credit to them: for there lie in wait for him more than forty men of them, who have bound themselves by oath neither to eat nor to drink, till they have killed him. And they are now ready, looking for a promise from thee. Acts 23:22 The tribune therefore dismissed the young man, charging him that he should tell no man that he had made known these things unto him.
Acts 23:23 Then having called two centurions, he said to them: Make ready two hundred soldiers to go as far as Caesarea: and seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen, for the third hour of the night. Acts 23:24 And provide beasts, that they may set Paul on and bring him safe to Felix the governor. Acts 23:25 (For he feared lest perhaps the Jews might take him away by force and kill him: and he should afterwards be slandered, as if he was to take money.) And he wrote a letter after this manner: Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor, Felix, greeting: Acts 23:27 This man, being taken by the Jews and ready to be killed by them, I rescued, coming in with an army, understanding that he is a Roman. Acts 23:28 And meaning to know the cause which they objected unto him, I brought him forth into their council. Acts 23:29 Whom I found to be accused concerning questions of their law; but having nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bands. Acts 23:30 And when I was told of ambushes that they had prepared for him, I sent him to thee, signifying also to his accusers to plead before thee. Farewell. Acts 23:31 Then the soldiers, according as it was commanded them, taking Paul, brought him by night to Antipatris. Acts 23:32 And the next day, leaving the horsemen to go with him, they returned to the castle.
Acts 23:33 Who, when they were come to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, did also present Paul before him. Acts 23:34 And when he had read it and had asked of what province he was and understood that he was of Cilicia: Acts 23:35 I will hear thee, said he, when thy accusers come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod's judgment hall. Acts 24:1 And after five days, the high priest, Ananias, came down with some ancients and one Tertullus, an orator, who went to the governor against Paul. Acts 24:2 And Paul being called for, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying: Whereas, through thee we live in much peace and many things are rectified by thy providence, Acts 24:3 We accept it always and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thanksgiving. Acts 24:4 But that I be no further tedious to thee, I desire thee of thy clemency to hear us in a few words. Acts 24:5 We have found this to be a pestilent man and raising seditions among all the Jews throughout the world: and author of the sedition of the sect of the Nazarenes. Acts 24:6 Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom, we having apprehended, would also have judged according to our law.
Acts 24:7 But Lysias the tribune, coming upon us with great violence, took him away out of our hands; Acts 24:8 Commanding his accusers to come to thee. Of whom thou mayest thyself, by examination, have knowledge of all these things whereof we accuse him. Acts 24:9 And the Jews also added and said that these things were so. Acts 24:10 Then Paul answered (the governor making a sign to him to speak): Knowing that for many years thou hast been judge over this nation, I will with good courage answer for myself. Acts 24:11 For thou mayest understand that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to adore in Jerusalem: Acts 24:12 And neither in the temple did they find me disputing with any man or causing any concourse of the people: neither in the synagogues, nor in the city. Acts 24:13 Neither can they prove unto thee the things whereof they now accuse me. Acts 24:14 But this I confess to thee that according to the way which they call a heresy, so do I serve the Father and my God, believing all things which are written in the law and the prophets: Acts 24:15 Having hope in God, which these also themselves look for, that there shall be a resurrection of the just and unjust. Acts 24:16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men.
Acts 24:17 Now after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings and vows. Acts 24:18 In which I was found purified in the temple: neither with multitude nor with tumult. Acts 24:19 But certain Jews of Asia, who ought to be present before thee and to accuse, if they had anything against me: Acts 24:20 Or let these men themselves say if they found in me any iniquity, when standing before the council, Acts 24:21 Except it be for this one voice only that I cried, standing among them: Concerning the resurrection of the dead am I judged this day by you. Acts 24:22 And Felix put them off, having most certain knowledge of this way, saying: When Lysias the tribune shall come down, I will hear you. Acts 24:23 And he commanded a centurion to keep him: and that he should be easy and that he should not prohibit any of his friends to minister unto him. Acts 24:24 And after some days, Felix, coming with Drusilla his wife, who was a Jew, sent for Paul and heard of him the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Acts 24:25 And as he treated of justice and chastity and of the judgment to come, Felix, being terrified, answered: For this time, go thy way: but when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee.
Acts 24:26 Hoping also withal that money should be given him by Paul: for which cause also oftentimes sending for him, he spoke with him. Acts 24:27 But when two years were ended, Felix had for successor Portius Festus. And Felix being willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. Acts 25:1 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days, he went up to Jerusalem from Cesarea. Acts 25:2 And the chief priests and principal men of the Jews went unto him against Paul: and they besought him, Acts 25:3 Requesting favour against him, that he would command him to be brought to Jerusalem, laying wait to kill him in the way. Acts 25:4 But Festus answered: That Paul was kept in Caesarea: and that he himself would very shortly depart thither. Acts 25:5 Let them, therefore, saith he, among you that are able, go down with me and accuse him, if there be any crime in the man. Acts 25:6 And having tarried among them no more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day, he sat in the judgment seat and commanded Paul to be brought. Acts 25:7 Who being brought, the Jews stood about him, who were come down from Jerusalem, objecting many and grievious causes, which they could not prove: Acts 25:8 Paul making answer for himself: Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar, have I offended in any thing. Acts 25:9 But Festus, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, answering Paul, said: Wilt thou go up to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things before me? Acts 25:10 Then Paul said: I stand at Caesar's judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no injury, as thou very well knowest. Acts 25:11 For if I have injured them or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die. But if there be none of these things whereof they accuse me, no man may deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar. Acts 25:12 Then Festus, having conferred with the council, answered: Hast thou appealed to Caesar? To Caesar shalt thou go. Acts 25:13 And after some days, king Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea, to salute Festus. Acts 25:14 And as they tarried there many days, Festus told the king of Paul, saying: A certain man was left prisoner by Felix. Acts 25:15 About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the ancients of the Jews came unto me, desiring condemnation against him.
Acts 25:16 To whom I answered: it is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before that he who is accused have his accusers present and have liberty to make his answer, to clear himself of the things laid to his charge. Acts 25:17 When therefore they were come hither, without any delay, on the day following, sitting in the judgment seat, I commanded the man to be brought. Acts 25:18 Against whom, when the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation of this which I thought ill of: Acts 25:19 But had certain questions of their own superstition against him, and of one Jesus deceased, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. Acts 25:20 I therefore being in a doubt of this manner of question, asked him whether he would go to Jerusalem and there be judged of these things. Acts 25:21 But Paul, appealing to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept, till I might send him to Caesar. Acts 25:22 And Agrippa said to Festus: I would also hear the man, myself. To-morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.
Acts 25:23 And on the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice were come with great pomp and had entered into the hall of audience with the tribunes and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment, Paul was brought forth. Acts 25:24 And Festus saith: King Agrippa and all ye men who are here present with us, you see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews dealt with me at Jerusalem, requesting and crying out that he ought not to live any longer. Acts 25:25 Yet have I found nothing that he hath committed worthy of death. But forasmuch as he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him. Acts 25:26 Of whom I have nothing certain to write to my lord. For which cause, I have brought him forth before you, and especially before thee, O king Agrippa, that, examination being made, I may have what to write. Acts 25:27 For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner and not to signify the things laid to his charge. Acts 26:1 Then Agrippa said to Paul: Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul, stretching forth his hand, began to make his answer.
Acts 26:2 I think myself happy, O king Agrippa, that I am to answer for myself this day before thee, touching all the things whereof I am accused by the Jews. Acts 26:3 Especially as thou knowest all, both customs and questions, that are among the Jews. Wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently. Acts 26:4 And my life indeed from my youth, which was from the beginning among my own nation in Jerusalem, all the Jews do know: Acts 26:5 Having known me from the beginning (if they will give testimony) that according to the most sure sect of our religion I lived, a Pharisee. Acts 26:6 And now for the hope of the promise that was made by God to the fathers, do I stand subject to judgment: Acts 26:7 Unto which, our twelve tribes, serving night and day, hope to come. For which hope, O king, I am accused by the Jews. Acts 26:8 Why should it be thought a thing incredible that God should raise the dead? Acts 26:9 And I indeed did formerly think that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 26:10 Which also I did at Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority of the chief priests. And when they were put to death, I brought the sentence.
Acts 26:11 And oftentimes punishing them, in every synagogue, I compelled them to blaspheme: and being yet more mad against them, I persecuted them even unto foreign cities. Acts 26:12 Whereupon, when I was going to Damascus with authority and permission of the chief priest, Acts 26:13 At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them that were in company with me. Acts 26:14 And when we were all fallen down on the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me in the Hebrew tongue: Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? It is hard for thee to kick against the good. Acts 26:15 And I said: Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord answered: I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. Acts 26:16 But rise up and stand upon thy feet: for to this end have I appeared to thee, that I may make thee a minister and a witness of those things which thou hast seen and of those things wherein I will appear to thee, Acts 26:17 Delivering thee from the people and from the nations unto which now I send thee: Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, that they may be converted from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a lot among the saints, by the faith that is in me.
Acts 26:19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not incredulous to the heavenly vision. Acts 26:20 But to them first that are at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and unto all the country of Judea, and to the Gentiles did I preach, that they should do penance and turn to God, doing works worthy of penance. Acts 26:21 For this cause, the Jews, when I was in the temple, having apprehended me, went about to kill me. Acts 26:22 But being aided by the help of God, I stand unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other thing than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come to pass: Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead and should shew light to the people and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:24 As he spoke these things and made his answer, Festus said with a loud voice: Paul, thou art beside thyself: much learning doth make thee mad. Acts 26:25 And Paul said: I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but I speak words of truth and soberness. Acts 26:26 For the king knoweth of these things, to whom also I speak with confidence. For I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him. For neither was any of these things done in a corner.
Acts 26:27 Believest thou the prophets, O king Agrippa? I know that thou believest. Acts 26:28 And Agrippa said to Paul: In a little thou persuadest me to become a Christian. Acts 26:29 And Paul said: I would to God that both in a little and in much, not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, should become such as I also am, except these bands. Acts 26:30 And the king rose up, and the governor and Bernice and they that sat with them. Acts 26:31 And when they were gone aside, they spoke among themselves, saying: This man hath done nothing worthy of death or of bands. Acts 26:32 And Agrippa said to Festus: This man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed to Caesar. Acts 27:1 And when it was determined that he should sail into Italy and that Paul, with the other prisoners, should be delivered to a centurion, named Julius, of the band Augusta, Acts 27:2 Going on board a ship of Adrumetum, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia, Aristarchus, the Macedonian of Thessalonica, continuing with us. Acts 27:3 And the day following, we came to Sidon. And Julius, treating Paul courteously, permitted him to go to his friends and to take care of himself.
Acts 27:4 And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary. Acts 27:5 And sailing over the sea of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Lystra, which is in Lycia. Acts 27:6 And there, the centurion, finding a ship of Alexandria sailing into Italy, removed us into it. Acts 27:7 And when for many days we had sailed slowly and were scarce come over against Gnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed near Crete by Salmone. Acts 27:8 And with much ado sailing by it, we came into a certain place, which is called Good-havens, nigh to which was the city of Thalassa. Acts 27:9 And when much time was spent and when sailing now was dangerous, because the fast was now past, Paul comforted them, Acts 27:10 Saying to them: Ye men, I see that the voyage beginneth to be with injury and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Acts 27:11 But the centurion believed the pilot and the master of the ship, more than those things which were said by Paul. Acts 27:12 And whereas it was not a commodious haven to winter in, the greatest part gave counsel to sail thence, if by any means they might reach Phenice, to winter there, which is a haven of Crete, looking towards the southwest and northwest.
Acts 27:13 And the south wind gently blowing, thinking that they had obtained their purpose, when they had loosed from Asson, they sailed close by Crete. Acts 27:14 But not long after, there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroaquilo. Acts 27:15 And when the ship was caught and could not bear up against the wind, giving up the ship to the winds, we were driven. Acts 27:16 And running under a certain island that is called Cauda, we had much work to come by the boat. Acts 27:17 Which being taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship: and fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they let down the sail yard and so were driven. Acts 27:18 And we, being mightily tossed with the tempest, the next day they lightened the ship. Acts 27:19 And the third day they cast out with their own hands the tacking of the ship. Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and no small storms lay on us, all hope of our being saved was now taken away. Acts 27:21 And after they had fasted a long time, Paul standing forth in the midst of them, said: You should indeed, O ye men, have hearkened unto me and not have loosed from Crete and have gained this harm and loss.
Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer. For there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but only of the ship. Acts 27:23 For an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night, Acts 27:24 Saying: Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar; and behold, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Acts 27:25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall so be, as it hath been told me. Acts 27:26 And we must come unto a certain island. Acts 27:27 But after the fourteenth night was come, as we were sailing in Adria, about midnight, the shipmen deemed that they discovered some country. Acts 27:28 Who also sounding, found twenty fathoms: and going on a little further, they found fifteen fathoms. Acts 27:29 Then fearing lest we should fall upon rough places, they cast four anchors out of the stern: and wished for the day. Acts 27:30 But as the shipmen sought to fly out of the ship, having let down the boat into the sea, under colour, as though they would have cast anchors out of the forepart of the ship, Acts 27:31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers: Except these stay in the ship, you cannot be saved. Acts 27:32 Then the soldiers cut off the ropes of the boat and let her fall off.
Acts 27:33 And when it began to be light, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying: This day is the fourteenth day that you have waited and continued fasting, taking nothing. Acts 27:34 Wherefore, I pray you to take some meat for your health's sake: for there shall not an hair of the head of any of you perish. Acts 27:35 And when he had said these things, taking bread, he gave thanks to God in the sight of them all. And when he had broken it, he began to eat. Acts 27:36 Then were they all of better cheer: and they also took some meat. Acts 27:37 And we were in all in the ship two hundred threescore and sixteen souls. Acts 27:38 And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, casting the wheat into the sea. Acts 27:39 And when it was day, they knew not the land. But they discovered a certain creek that had a shore, into which they minded, if they could, to thrust in the ship. Acts 27:40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosing withal the rudder bands. And hoisting up the mainsail to the wind, they made towards shore. Acts 27:41 And when we were fallen into a place where two seas met, they run the ship aground. And the forepart indeed, sticking fast, remained unmoveable: but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the sea.
Acts 27:42 And the soldiers' counsel was that they should kill the prisoners, lest any of them, swimming out should escape. Acts 27:43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, forbade it to be done. And he commanded that they who could swim should cast themselves first into the sea and save themselves and get to land. Acts 27:44 And the rest, some they carried on boards and some on those things that belonged to the ship. And so it came to pass that every soul got safe to land. Acts 28:1 And when we had escaped, then we knew that the island was called Melita. But the barbarians shewed us no small courtesy. Acts 28:2 For kindling a fire, they refreshed us all, because of the present rain and of the cold. Acts 28:3 And when Paul had gathered together a bundle of sticks and had laid them on the fire, a viper, coming out of the heat, fastened on his hand. Acts 28:4 And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another: Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, who, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance doth not suffer him to live. Acts 28:5 And he indeed, shaking off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm.
Acts 28:6 But they supposed that he would begin to swell up and that he would suddenly fall down and die. But expecting long and seeing that there came no harm to him, changing their minds, they said that he was a god. Acts 28:7 Now in these places were possessions of the chief man of the island, named Publius: who, receiving us for three days, entertained us courteously. Acts 28:8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux. To whom Paul entered in. And when he had prayed and laid his hands on him, he healed him. Acts 28:9 Which being done, all that had diseases in the island came and were healed. Acts 28:10 Who also honoured us with many honours: and when we were to set sail, they laded us with such things as were necessary. Acts 28:11 And after three months, we sailed in a ship of Alexandria, that had wintered in the island, whose sign was the Castors. Acts 28:12 And when we were come to Syracusa, we tarried there three days. Acts 28:13 From thence, compassing by the shore, we came to Rhegium: and after one day, the south wind blowing, we came the second day to Puteoli: Acts 28:14 Where, finding brethren, we were desired to tarry with them seven days. And so we went to Rome. Acts 28:15 And from thence, when the brethren had heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii Forum and the Three Taverns. Whom when Paul saw, he gave thanks to God and took courage. Acts 28:16 And when we were come to Rome, Paul was suffered to dwell by himself, with a soldier that kept him. Acts 28:17 And after the third day, he called together the chief of the Jews. And when they were assembled, he said to them: Men, brethren, I, having done nothing against the people or the custom of our fathers, was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. Acts 28:18 Who, when they had examined me, would have released me, for that there was no cause of death in me. Acts 28:19 But the Jews contradicting it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar: not that I had anything to accuse my nation of. Acts 28:20 For this cause therefore I desired to see you and to speak to you. Because that for the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain. Acts 28:21 But they said to him: We neither received letters concerning thee from Judea: neither did any of the brethren that came hither relate or speak any evil of thee.
Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that it is every where contradicted. Acts 28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came very many to him unto his lodgings. To whom he expounded, testifying the kingdom of God and persuading them concerning Jesus, out of the law of Moses and the prophets, from morning until evening. Acts 28:24 And some believed the things that were said: but some believed not. Acts 28:25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, Paul speaking this one word: Well did the Holy Ghost speak to our fathers by Isaias the prophet, Acts 28:26 Saying: Go to this people and say to them: With the ear you shall hear and shall not understand: and seeing you shall see and shall not perceive. Acts 28:27 For the heart of this people is grown gross, and with their ears have they heard heavily and their eyes they have shut, lest perhaps they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and should be converted: and I should heal them. Acts 28:28 Be it known therefore to you that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles: and they will hear it. Acts 28:29 And when he had said these things, the Jews went out from him, having much reasoning among themselves.
Acts 28:30 And he remained two whole years in his own hired lodging: and he received all that came in to him, Acts 28:31 Preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, without prohibition.
Rom 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God. Rom 1:2 Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures, Rom 1:3 Concerning his Son, who was made to him of the seed of David, according to the flesh, Rom 1:4 Who was predestinated the Son of God in power, according to the spirit of sanctification, by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead: Rom 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith, in all nations, for his name: Rom 1:6 Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ: Rom 1:7 To all that are at Rome, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom 1:8 First, I give thanks to my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all: because your faith is spoken of in the whole world. Rom 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make a commemoration of you: Rom 1:10 Always in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey, by the will of God, to come unto you. Rom 1:11 For I long to see you that I may impart unto you some spiritual grace, to strengthen you: Rom 1:12 That is to say, that I may be comforted together in you by that which is common to us both, your faith and mine.
Rom 1:13 And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come unto you (and have been hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. Rom 1:14 To the Greeks and to the barbarians, to the wise and to the unwise, I am a debtor. Rom 1:15 So (as much as is in me) I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are at Rome. Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth: to the Jew first and to the Greek. Rom 1:17 For the justice of God is revealed therein, from faith unto faith, as it is written: The just man liveth by faith. Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and injustice of those men that detain the truth of God in injustice: Rom 1:19 Because that which is known of God is manifest in them. For God hath manifested it unto them. Rom 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made. His eternal power also and divinity: so that they are inexcusable.
Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they have not glorified him as God or given thanks: but became vain in their thoughts. And their foolish heart was darkened. Rom 1:22 For, professing themselves to be wise, they became fools. Rom 1:23 And they changed the glory of the incorruptible God into the likeness of the image of a corruptible man and of birds, and of fourfooted beasts and of creeping things. Rom 1:24 Wherefore, God gave them up to the desires of their heart, unto uncleanness: to dishonour their own bodies among themselves. Rom 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Rom 1:26 For this cause, God delivered them up to shameful affections. For their women have changed the natural use into that use which is against nature. Rom 1:27 And, in like manner, the men also, leaving the natural use of the women, have burned in their lusts, one towards another: men with men, working that which is filthy and receiving in themselves the recompense which was due to their error. Rom 1:28 And as they liked not to have God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate sense, to do those things which are not convenient.
Rom 1:29 Being filled with all iniquity, malice, fornication, avarice, wickedness: full of envy, murder, contention, deceit, malignity: whisperers, Rom 1:30 Detractors, hateful to God, contumelious, proud, haughty, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Rom 1:31 Foolish, dissolute: without affection, without fidelity, without mercy. Rom 1:32 Who, having known the justice of God, did not understand that they who do such things, are worthy of death: and not only they that do them, but they also that consent to them that do them. Rom 2:1 Wherefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest. For wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself. For thou dost the same things which thou judgest. Rom 2:2 For we know that the judgment of God is, according to truth, against them that do such things. Rom 2:3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them who do such things and dost the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? Rom 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience and longsuffering? Knowest thou not that the benignity of God leadeth thee to penance? Rom 2:5 But according to thy hardness and impenitent heart, thou treasurest up to thyself wrath, against the day of wrath and revelation of the just judgment of God: Rom 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his works. Rom 2:7 To them indeed who, according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life: Rom 2:8 But to them that are contentious and who obey not the truth but give credit to iniquity, wrath and indignation. Rom 2:9 Tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that worketh evil: of the Jew first, and also of the Greek. Rom 2:10 But glory and honour and peace to every one that worketh good: to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. Rom 2:12 For whosoever have sinned without the law shall perish without the law: and whosoever have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law. Rom 2:13 For not the hearers of the law are just before God: but the doers of the law shall be justified. Rom 2:14 For when the Gentiles, who have not the law, do by nature those things that are of the law; these, having not the law, are a law to themselves. Rom 2:15 Who shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness to them: and their thoughts between themselves accusing or also defending one another, Rom 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.
Rom 2:17 But if thou art called a Jew and restest in the law and makest thy boast of God, Rom 2:18 And knowest his will and approvest the more profitable things, being instructed by the law: Rom 2:19 Art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that are in darkness, Rom 2:20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, having the form of knowledge and of truth in the law. Rom 2:21 Thou therefore, that teachest another, teachest not thyself: thou, that preachest that men should not steal, stealest. Rom 2:22 Thou, that sayest men should not commit adultery, committest adultery: thou, that abhorrest idols, committest sacrilege: Rom 2:23 Thou, that makest thy boast of the law, by transgression of the law dishonourest God. Rom 2:24 (For the name of God through you is blasphemed among the Gentiles, as it is written.) Rom 2:25 Circumcision profiteth indeed, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a transgressor of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision. Rom 2:26 If then, the uncircumcised keep the justices of the law, shall not this uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?
Rom 2:27 And shall not that which by nature is uncircumcision, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and circumcision art a transgressor of the law? Rom 2:28 For it is not he is a Jew, who is so outwardly: nor is that circumcision which is outwardly in the flesh. Rom 2:29 But he is a Jew that is one inwardly and the circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter: whose praise is not of men, but of God. Rom 3:1 What advantage then hath the Jew: or what is the profit of circumcision? Rom 3:2 Much every way. First indeed, because the words of God were committed to them. Rom 3:3 For what if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid! Rom 3:4 But God is true and every man a liar, as it is written: That thou mayest be justified in thy words and mayest overcome when thou art judged. Rom 3:5 But if our injustice commend the justice of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust, who executeth wrath? Rom 3:6 (I speak according to man.) God forbid! Otherwise how shall God judge this world? Rom 3:7 For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie, unto his glory, why am I also yet judged as a sinner?