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Galatians 5:1-12
It
was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm
and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.
V-1
Behold
I, Paul, say to you that if you receive circumcision, Christ will be
of no benefit to you. And I testify again to every man who receives
circumcision, that he is under obligation to keep the whole Law. You
have been severed from Christ, you who are seeking to be justified by
law; you have fallen from grace.
V
2-4
For
we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of
righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor
uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love.
V
5-6
You
were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? This
persuasion did not come from Him who calls you. A little leaven
leavens the whole lump of dough.
V
7-9
I
have confidence in you in the Lord that you will adopt no other view;
but the one who is disturbing you will bear his judgment, whoever he
is. But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still
persecuted? Then the stumbling block of the cross has been abolished.
I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate
themselves.
V
10-12
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