because the law brings about wrath; for where there is no law [there is] no transgression.

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

And do not present your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness to God.

because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown [it] to them.

And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.

And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God?

who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves [their] thoughts accusing or else excusing [them)]

Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God,

and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal?

You who make your boast in the law, do you dishonor God through breaking the law?

"the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for [him,] and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in two and appoint [him] his portion with the unbelievers.

"And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not prepare [himself] or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes.]

"And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

"But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."

And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ.

Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you."

and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,