1. Now then, brothers and sisters, be joyful in the Lord. It’s no trouble for me to write the same things to you, and it’s for your safety.
2. Beware of dogs! Beware of those who do evil things. Beware of those who insist on circumcision.
3. We are the ⌊true⌋ circumcised people ⌊of God⌋ because we serve God’s Spirit and take pride in Christ Jesus. We don’t place any confidence in physical things,
4. although I could have confidence in my physical qualifications. If anyone else thinks that he can trust in something physical, I can claim even more.