12. It is those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
13. For they themselves who are circumcised do not keep the law. But they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.
14. God forbid that I should boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.
15. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but a new creation.
16. Peace and mercy be on all who walk according to this rule and upon the Israel of God.
17. From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18. Brothers, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.