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10 Therefore, as the opportunity arises, let us do what is good to everyone, and especially to the family of those who are trustingly faithful.

11 Look at the large letters I use as I close in my own handwriting.
12 It is those who want to look good outwardly who are trying to get you to be circumcised. The only reason they are doing it is to escape persecution for preaching about the Messiah’s execution-stake.

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10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good(A) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family(B) of believers.

Not Circumcision but the New Creation

11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!(C)

12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh(D) are trying to compel you to be circumcised.(E) The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted(F) for the cross of Christ.

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