But as then he, that was born according to the flesh, persecuted him that was after the spirit; so also it is now.
And when Sara had seen the son of Agar the Egyptian playing with Isaac her son, she said to Abraham:
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the scandal of the cross made void.
For if you live according to the flesh, you shall die: but if by the Spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh, you shall live.
But he who was of the bondwoman, was born according to the flesh: but he of the free woman, was by promise.
As the Father hath loved me, I also have loved you. Abide in my love.
Jesus answered: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
THERE is now therefore no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh.