⁵ For through the Spirit we eagerly await by faith the righteousness for which we hope.^{(A) 6} For in Christ Jesus^(B) neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value.^(C) The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.^(D)

⁷ You were running a good race.^(E) Who cut in on you^(F) to keep you from obeying the truth? ⁸ That kind of persuasion does not come from the one who calls you.^{(G) 9} “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.”^{(H) 10} I am confident^(I) in the Lord that you will take no other view.^(J) The one who is throwing you into confusion,^(K) whoever that may be, will have to pay the penalty.

¹² May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other^(A) and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.

²⁴ And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,^(A)

⁷ I have fought the good fight,^(A) I have finished the race,^(B) I have kept the faith.