12. As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised; just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Messiah.
13. For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.
14. But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
15. For in Messiah Yeshua neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation.
16. As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
17. From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Yeshua branded on my body.
18. The grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.