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10 [L Therefore; So then] When we have the opportunity to ·help [do good to] anyone, we should do it. But ·we should give special attention [L especially] to those who are in the ·family [household] of ·believers [L faith].

Paul Ends His Letter

11 See what large letters I use to write this ·myself [L with my own hand; C added to authenticate the letter; the rest had likely been dictated]. 12 Some people are trying to force you to be circumcised ·so the Jews will accept them [or to impress others by external standards; L to make a good showing in the flesh]. They do this only to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ [C the Gospel message of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross].

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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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