9. A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
10. I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is.
11. But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.
12. I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves!