Galatians
Chapter 6: 11-18
Not Circumcision but a New Creation
11See what
large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
12Those
who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised.
The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Not even those who are circumcised obey the law, yet they want
you to be circumcised that they may boast about your flesh. 14May
I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has
been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15Neither
circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. 16Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel
of God.
17Finally,
let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
18The
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
