But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, whom she had borne unto Abraham, mocking.
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you: continue you in my love.
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
For if you live after the flesh, you shall die: but if you through the Spirit do put to death the deeds of the body, you shall live.
But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the free woman was by promise.
And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offense of the cross ceased.