8. Whatever way he used did not come from the One who chose you.
9. Be careful! “Just a little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise.”
10. But I trust in the Lord that you will not believe those different ideas. Someone is confusing you with such ideas. And he will be punished, whoever he is.
11. My brothers, I do not teach that a man must be circumcised. If I teach circumcision, then why am I still being treated badly? If I still taught circumcision, my preaching about the cross would not be a problem.
12. I wish the people who are bothering you would castrate themselves!
13. My brothers, God called you to be free. But do not use your freedom as an excuse to do the things that please your sinful self. Serve each other with love.