and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Deep Concern for Israel

I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying; my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit,

Dedicated Service

Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, ministering as a priest the gospel of God, so that my offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.