which is really not another gospel; but there are some who are disturbing you, and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.

I was still unknown by sight to the churches of Judea which were in Christ;

But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had slipped in to spy out our freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage.

What I mean is this: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise.

Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given which could impart life, then righteousness would indeed have come by the law.

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.

But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.