1 So then, what more is the Jew, or what is the usefulness of
circumcision? 2 Much in every way: First of all, certainly,
because the eloquence of God was entrusted to them. 3 But what
if some of them have not believed? Shall their unbelief nullify
the faith of God? Let it not be so! 4 For God is truthful, but
every man is deceitful; just as it was written: "Therefore, you
are justified in your words, and you will prevail when you give
judgment." 5 But if even our injustice points to the justice of
God, what shall we say? Could God be unfair for inflicting
wrath? 6 (I am speaking in human terms.) Let it not be so!
Otherwise, how would God judge this world? 7 For if the truth of
God has abounded, through my falseness, unto his glory, why
should I still be judged as such a sinner? 8 And should we not
do evil, so that good may result? For so we have been slandered,
and so some have claimed we said; their condemnation is just. 9
What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means!
For we have accused