and signalized myself in Judaism above many of those of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly a zealot for the traditions of my fathers.

have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

For as many as are of the works of the law, are under a curse: for it is written, "Cursed is every one who continueth not in all the things written in the book of the law to do them."

But to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, To seeds, as unto many persons; but as to an individual, and to thy seed, which is Christ.

For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ, have been invested with Christ.

Ye have vacated all expectations from Christ, as many of you as are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.

Ye see in how many words I have written unto you with my own hand.

As many as wish to make a fair appearance in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

And as many as shall walk after this rule, peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.