1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. |
2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. |
3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. |
4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. |
5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. |
6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. |
7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? |
8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. |
9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. |
10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. |
11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. |
12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. |
