G1161–δέ–de

And if we are children, we have a right to a part in the heritage; a part in the things of God, together with Christ; so that if we have a part in his pain, we will in the same way have a part in his glory.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

And not only so, but we who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we have sorrow in our minds, waiting for the time when we will take our place as sons, that is, the salvation of our bodies.

δέ, de “now,”

For our salvation is by hope: but hope which is seen is not hope: for who is hoping for what he sees?

δὲ de “however”

But if we have hope for that which we see not, then we will be able to go on waiting for it.

δὲ de “however”

And in the same way the Spirit is a help to our feeble hearts: for we are not able to make prayer to God in the right way; but the Spirit puts our desires into words which are not in our power to say;

δὲ de “now”

And he who is the searcher of hearts has knowledge of the mind of the Spirit, because he is making prayers for the saints in agreement with the mind of God.

δὲ de “now”

And we are conscious that all things are working together for good to those who have love for God, and have been marked out by his purpose.

δὲ de “now”

And those who were marked out by him were named; and those who were named were given righteousness; and to those to whom he gave righteousness, in the same way he gave glory.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

Who will give a decision against us? It is Christ Jesus who not only was put to death, but came again from the dead, who is now at the right hand of God, taking our part.

δὲ de “now”

But it is not as if the word of God was without effect. For they are not all Israel, who are of Israel:

δὲ de “however”

And not only so, but Rebecca being about to have a child by our father Isaac--

δέ, de “then,”

Even as it is said, I had love for Jacob, but for Esau I had hate.

δὲ de “but”

So then, at his pleasure he has mercy on a man, and at his pleasure he makes the heart hard.

δὲ de “now”

Or has not the potter the right to make out of one part of his earth a vessel for honour, and out of another a vessel for shame?

δὲ de “however”

What if God, desiring to let his wrath and his power be seen, for a long time put up with the vessels of wrath which were ready for destruction:

δὲ de “now”

And Isaiah says about Israel, Even if the number of the children of Israel is as the sand of the sea, only a small part will get salvation:

δὲ de “also”

What then may we say? That the nations who did not go after righteousness have got righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith:

δὲ de “now”

But Israel, going after a law of righteousness, did not get it.

δὲ de “however”

But the righteousness which is of faith says these words, Say not in your heart, Who will go up to heaven? (that is, to make Christ come down:)

δὲ de “however”

For with the heart man has faith to get righteousness, and with the mouth he says that Jesus is Lord to get salvation.

δὲ de “now”

But how will they give worship to him in whom they have no faith? and how will they have faith in him of whom they have not had news? and how will they have news without a preacher?

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “now”

And how will there be preachers if they are not sent? As it is said, How beautiful are the feet of those who give the glad news of good things.

δὲ de “now”

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

δὲ de “and”

And Isaiah says without fear, Those who were not searching for me made discovery of me; and I was seen by those whose hearts were turned away from me.

δὲ de “then”

But about Israel he says; All the day my hands have been stretched out to a people whose hearts were turned away, and who put themselves against my word.

δὲ de “however”