and I was prominent in Judaism above many comrades in my race, being exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

Have you suffered so many things in vain? if indeed in vain.

For so many as are of works of law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one who does not abide in all things which have been written in the book of the law, to do the same.

But the promises were spoken to Abraham and his seed. He does not say, And unto seeds, as of many; but as of one; And thy seed, which is Christ.

for so many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

So many as wish to make a fair show in the flesh, these compel you to be circumcised; only that they do not suffer persecution on account of the cross of Christ.

And so many as shall walk by this rule, peace and mercy be unto them, and unto the Israel of God.