9. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
11. See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
12. Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.
13. Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh.