For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that matters is a new creation!

But from those who were influential (whatever they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism between people) – those influential leaders added nothing to my message.

Are you so foolish? Although you began with the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by human effort?

But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.

And all who will behave in accordance with this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on the Israel of God.

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.