On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter was for the circumcised,

When James, Cephas, and John, recognized as pillars, acknowledged the grace that had been given to me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to me and Barnabas, agreeing that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

For through the law I have died to the law, so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ

Brothers, I’m using a human illustration. No one sets aside or makes additions to even a human covenant that has been ratified.

Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly be by the law.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ like a garment.

I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.

Now brothers, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The world has been crucified to me through the cross, and I to the world.