and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches of Galatia:

Paul’s Vindication of His Apostleship

For I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel that was proclaimed by me is not of human origin,

But because of false brothers and sisters secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might enslave us—

The Promise to Abraham

Brothers and sisters, I give an example from daily life: once a person’s will has been ratified, no one adds to it or annuls it.

Brothers and sisters, I beg you: become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have done me no wrong.

Now you, my brothers and sisters, are children of the promise, like Isaac.

So then, brothers and sisters, we are children, not of an enslaved woman but of the free woman.

But my brothers and sisters, why am I still being persecuted if I am still preaching circumcision? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed.

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become enslaved to one another.

Bear One Another’s Burdens

My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.