11. See how long a letter I have written to you with my own hand.
12. As many as desire to have a fair appearance in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted because of the cross of Christ.
13. For neither do they that are circumcised themselves keep the law; but they wish you to be circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.
14. But far be it from me to boast save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
15. For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision; but new creation.
16. And as many as shall walk by this rule, peace upon them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
17. For the rest let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the brands of the Lord Jesus.