2. Here is what I, Paul, say to you. Don't let yourselves be circumcised. If you do, Christ won't be of any value to you.
3. I say it again. Every man who lets himself be circumcised must obey the whole law.
4. Some of you are trying to be made right with God by obeying the law. You have been separated from Christ. You have fallen away from God's grace.
5. But we expect to be made completely holy because of our faith in Christ. Through the Holy Spirit we wait in hope.
6. Circumcision and uncircumcision aren't worth anything to those who believe in Christ Jesus. The only thing that really counts is faith that shows itself through love.
7. You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth?
8. The One who chooses you does not keep you from obeying the truth.
9. You should know that "just a little yeast works its way through the whole batch of dough."
10. The Lord makes me certain that you will not think in any other way. The one who has gotten you all mixed up will pay the price. It doesn't matter who that may be.