²⁰ For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made,^(A) so that people are without excuse.^(B)

⁸ But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.^(A)

⁹ But you are a chosen people,^(A) a royal priesthood,^(B) a holy nation,^(C) God’s special possession,^(D) that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.^(E)

The Year of the Lord’s Favor

Israel’s Only Savior

²⁰ Now to him who is able^(A) to do immeasurably more than all we ask^(B) or imagine, according to his power^(C) that is at work within us,

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin,^(B) and the power of sin is the law.^{(C) 57} But thanks be to God!^(D) He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.^(E)

⁵⁴ When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”^[a](A)