What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? God forbid. But I do not know sin, but by the law; for I had not known concupiscence, if the law did not say: Thou shalt not covet.
1 Peter 1:9 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision 8 Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers: More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [At the same time] you receive the result (outcome, consummation) of your faith, the salvation of your souls. American Standard Version (1901) receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Common English Bible You are receiving the goal of your faith: your salvation. Catholic Public Domain Version returning with the goal of your faith, the salvation of souls. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. |
What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? God forbid. But I do not know sin, but by the law; for I had not known concupiscence, if the law did not say: Thou shalt not covet.
2 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the going out of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
And you have respect to him that is clothed with the fine apparel, and shall say to him: Sit thou here well; but say to the poor man: Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool:
But the end of all is at hand. Be prudent therefore, and watch in prayers.