²⁹ But as at that time ^(A)he who was born according to the flesh ^(B)was persecuting him who was born according to the Spirit, ^(C)so it is now also.

¹² As many as are wanting ^(A)to make a good showing in the flesh, these are trying to ^(B)compel you to be circumcised, simply so that they ^(C)will not be persecuted ^[a]for the cross of Christ.