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)