10. But I trust in the Lord that you will not believe those different ideas. Someone is confusing you with such ideas. And he will be punished, whoever he is.
11. My brothers, I do not teach that a man must be circumcised. If I teach circumcision, then why am I still being treated badly? If I still taught circumcision, my preaching about the cross would not be a problem.
12. I wish the people who are bothering you would castrate themselves!
13. My brothers, God called you to be free. But do not use your freedom as an excuse to do the things that please your sinful self. Serve each other with love.
14. The whole law is made complete in this one command: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”
15. If you go on hurting each other and tearing each other apart, be careful! You will completely destroy each other.
16. So I tell you: Live by following the Spirit. Then you will not do what your sinful selves want.