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because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
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So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision?
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Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law.
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For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical.
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That is why it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his offspring—not only to the adherent of the law but also to the one who shares the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,
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Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.
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To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
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For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval,
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Do Not Pass Judgment on One Another
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.
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Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.
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Gaius, who is host to me and to the whole church, greets you. Erastus, the city treasurer, and our brother Quartus, greet you.
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Doxology
Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages