8. This persuasion does not come of him that called you.
9. A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
10. I have confidence in you through the Lord that ye will not be otherwise minded, but he that troubles you shall bear his judgment, whoever he is.
11. And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? Then is the offence of the cross {Gr. stauros – stake} ceased.
12. I even desire that those who trouble you would cut themselves off.
13. For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only do not use liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by charity serve one another.