What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded {blinded: or, hardened}

Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law {is} the knowledge of sin.

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.

For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one {point}, he is guilty of all.

Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

{Is} the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

For if they which are of the law {be} heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock {whence} ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit {whence} ye are digged.

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed {is} every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

{Is} the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he {is} like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: {that...: or, as being righteous}

Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded {blinded: or, hardened}

Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

Wherefore do ye spend money for {that which is} not bread? and your labour for {that which} satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye {that which is} good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. {spend: Heb. weigh}

And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousness. {iniquity unto...: or, punishment of iniquity, etc}

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and {findeth it} not: but knowledge {is} easy unto him that understandeth.

Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the LORD, and shall not find {it}.