But as then he that was born carnally, persecuted him that was born spiritually, Even so is it now.
¶ As the father hath loved me, even so have I loved you. Continue in my love.
Iesus answered: verily, verily I say unto thee: except that a man be born of water, and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
¶ There is then no damnation to them which are in Christ Iesu, which walk not after the flesh: but after the spirit.
For if ye live after the flesh, ye must die. But if ye mortify the deeds of the body, by the help of the spirit, ye shall live,
Yee and he which was of the bondwoman, was born was born after the flesh: but he which was of the freewoman, was born by promise.
Brethren if I yet preach circumcision: why do I then yet suffer persecution? For then had the offense which the cross giveth ceased.