I, at least, did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came to me through a revelation made by Jesus Christ.

Or even going up to Jerusalem to see those who were Apostles before me, I went to Arabia, and came back again to Damascus.

But, when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face; for he stood self-condemned.

Before certain persons came from James, he had been in the habit of eating with the Gentile converts; but, when they came, he began to withdraw and hold aloof, for fear of offending those who still held to circumcision.

My point is this--An agreement already confirmed by God cannot be canceled by the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, so as to cause the promise to be set aside.

But, when the full time came, God sent his Son--born a woman's child, born subject to Law--

Remember, Brothers, to you the Call came to give you freedom. Only do not make your freedom an opportunity for self-indulgence, but serve one another in a loving spirit.