(Now concerning the things which I write to you, indeed, before God, I do not lie.)

For if I build again those things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.

Have you suffered so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain?

The Law Brings a Curse

For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them.”

which things are symbolic. For these are the two covenants: the one from Mount Sinai which gives birth to bondage, which is Hagar—

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Be Generous and Do Good

Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.