¹⁴ For if those who depend on the law are heirs, faith means nothing and the promise is worthless,^{(A) 15} because the law brings wrath.^(B) And where there is no law there is no transgression.^(C)

¹⁶ Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace^(D) and may be guaranteed^(E) to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.^(F)

¹⁶ When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.^{(A) 17} This was to fulfill^(B) what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

¹² But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God^(A) and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized,^(B) both men and women.

²³ but we preach Christ crucified:^(A) a stumbling block^(B) to Jews and foolishness^(C) to Gentiles,