⁵ For there is one God^(A) and one mediator^(B) between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,^(C)

¹⁷ For this reason he had to be made like them,^[a](A) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful^(B) and faithful high priest^(C) in service to God,^(D) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.^(E)

⁴ But when the set time had fully come,^(A) God sent his Son,^(B) born of a woman,^(C) born under the law,^(D)

⁵ to redeem^(A) those under the law, that we might receive adoption^(B) to sonship.^[a](C)

²¹ For since death came through a man,^(A) the resurrection of the dead^(B) comes also through a man.

Slaves to Righteousness

¹⁵ What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace?^(A) By no means!

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

6 What shall we say, then?^(A) Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?^(B)