But then even as he born according to flesh persecuted him born according to the Spirit, so it is also now.
And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian (whom she had borne to Abraham) mocking.
As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you; continue in My love.
Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
For if you live according to the flesh, you shall die. But if you through the Spirit mortify the deeds of the body, you shall live.
But, indeed, he out of the slave-woman has been born according to flesh, and he out of the free woman through the promise;
And I, brothers, if I yet proclaim circumcision, why am I still persecuted? Then the offense of the Cross has ceased.