The LORD says, "It was my will that he should suffer; his death was a sacrifice to bring forgiveness. And so he will see his descendants; he will live a long life, and through him my purpose will succeed.

He also says, "I will put my trust in God." And he also says, "Here I am with the children that God has given me."

But then they will be terrified, for God is with those who obey him.

Such are the people who come to God, who come into the presence of the God of Jacob.

If I had said such things, I would not be acting as one of your people.

The LORD will write a list of the peoples and include them all as citizens of Jerusalem.

And don't think you can escape punishment by saying that Abraham is your ancestor. I tell you that God can take these rocks and make descendants for Abraham!

It is through faith that all of you are God's children in union with Christ Jesus.

So there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are all one in union with Christ Jesus.

But you are the chosen race, the King's priests, the holy nation, God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his own marvelous light.