But (A)the righteousness based on faith says, (B)“Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down) “or ‘Who will descend into the (C)abyss?’” (that is, (D)to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? (E)“The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim);

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